Strategic AI Programs Delivery Lead

The Judge Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced AI Program Delivery Manager to lead multiple AI initiatives across the organization, partnering with AI leadership, business stakeholders, engineering, and vendors to drive execution. This role focuses on delivering Claude/Anthropic programs within a highly regulated environment.

In this capacity you will establish governance, manage risks, report to executives, and ensure timely delivery while coordinating with diverse teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program, project, or delivery management.
• Experience leading enterprise technology, digital transformation, or AI-related initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts and adoption.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Experience operating in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple AI initiatives (Claude/Anthropic) with alignment on scope, priorities, timelines, dependencies, and ownership.
• Partner with AI leadership to drive execution and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders while minimizing leadership burden.
• Establish strong meeting discipline with agendas, action tracking, and logs.
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies; drive resolution.
• Facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams for AI transformation.
• Deliver executive-level status reporting, communications, and program updates.
• Ensure compliance with governance, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Delivery management

Program management

AI/digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Communication & facilitation

Regulated industries

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced AI Program Delivery Manager to lead multiple AI initiatives across the organization, partnering with AI leadership, business stakeholders, engineering, and vendors to drive execution. This role focuses on delivering Claude/Anthropic programs within a highly regulated environment.

In this capacity you will establish governance, manage risks, report to executives, and ensure timely delivery while coordinating with diverse teams and external vendors.