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AI Technical Program Manager

TechClub Inc.Atlanta, GA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Role: AI Technical Program Manager

Location:  Atlanta ,GA

 

(100% onsite Role)

 

Job Description:

 

We are seeking an experienced AI Technical Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AI, Generative AI, and intelligent automation initiatives. The role requires a strong delivery leader who can bridge business and technology teams, manage cross-functional programs, and drive the successful adoption of AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable business value.
The ideal candidate should have proven experience managing and delivering AI-related projects, a working understanding of modern AI technologies, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve project delivery, productivity, and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
•       Lead end-to-end delivery of AI, Generative AI, Analytics, and Intelligent Automation projects from initiation through production deployment.
•       Define project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, milestones, and success metrics.
•       Collaborate with business, product, data science, engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure successful outcomes.
•       Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and stakeholder communications.
•       Drive adoption of AI-enabled project management practices, including AI-assisted planning, reporting, documentation, risk tracking, and productivity optimization.
•       Partner with technical teams to integrate AI capabilities throughout the SDLC, including requirements analysis, code generation, testing, documentation, and release planning.
•       Facilitate business workshops, governance reviews, status reporting, and executive steering committee meetings.
•       Coordinate user acceptance testing, deployment readiness, change management, and business adoption activities.
•       Ensure compliance with organizational governance, security, privacy, and Responsible AI requirements.
•       Driving organizational change and adoption for AI-enabled business processes.

Required Experience & Skills
•       10-14+ years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, Technology Delivery, or Digital Transformation.
•       Minimum 2+ years of experience delivering AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Data Science, Analytics, or Intelligent Automation projects.
•       Familiarity with AI-enabled SDLC tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Antigravity, AI coding assistants, automated testing, and AI-driven project management tools.
•       Working knowledge of AI, Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, data platforms, APIs, and cloud-based AI services.
•       Understanding of LLMOps (optional MLOps), AI evaluation frameworks, model observability, and lifecycle management.
•       Familiarity with RAG architectures, vector databases, prompt engineering concepts, AI agents, and orchestration frameworks.
•       Knowledge of AI cost governance (AI FinOps), Responsible AI, Compliance, and enterprise AI operating models.
•       Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management platforms.
•       Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale technology initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
•       Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
•       Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Preferred
•       PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent certification.
•       Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform and hyperscaler provided AI services.
•       Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Payments, or FinTech environments.
•       Exposure to AI Governance, Responsible AI, Data Privacy, and Model Risk Management.



Role Descriptions: Lead the delivery of AI projects from initiation to deployment. Define project scope| schedules| and success metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Manage project risks and stakeholder communications. Drive the adoption of AI-enabled project management practices.
Essential Skills: Certifications like PMP or Scrum Master are beneficial. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is advantageous. Familiarity with the financial services sector is a plus. Understanding of AI cost governance is helpful. Exposure to AI risk management practices is desirable.Proven experience in managing AI-related projects is essential. Familiarity with AI-enabled SDLC tools is required. Strong communication and leadership skills are a must. Experience with Agile methodologies is crucial. Knowledge of AI governance and compliance is necessary.
Desirable Skills:
Keyword:
Skills: Agile Specialisation~AI Transformation for HR~Change Management~Project Management
Experience Required: 10 & Above

 

Skills

Scrum
Agile
Jira
PMP
SAFe
Stakeholder Management

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