AI Program Manager - Program Management - NV

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced AI Program Manager to lead and oversee strategic AI-driven initiatives that drive our organization's innovation, growth, and success. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of delivering complex artificial intelligence and machine learning projects from conception to deployment, leveraging AI technologies to solve critical business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Strategic AI Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive AI program strategies aligned with organizational goals, identifying key opportunities to leverage AI and machine learning for competitive advantage.
• AI Program Management: Oversee the entire AI/ML program lifecycle, from initial research and prototyping to model development, deployment, and monitoring, including planning, budgeting for AI infrastructure, and resource allocation for technical teams.
• AI Team Leadership: Build, motivate, and lead high-performing AI/ML engineering and data science teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture focused on cutting-edge AI solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, clients, and partners, translating complex AI concepts and project progress into clear, actionable insights.
• AI Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks specific to AI initiatives, such as data bias, model drift, ethical considerations, and data privacy to ensure project success.
• Financial Oversight: Manage program budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial accountability for AI development, infrastructure, and data acquisition.
• AI Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for AI models and programs (e.g., accuracy, latency, business impact) and track performance to measure success and ROI.
• Continuous AI Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including MLOps practices, model retraining strategies, and adoption of new AI technologies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of delivering complex AI/ML products, initiatives, or technology projects.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, methodologies (e.g., supervised, unsupervised learning, deep learning), and the end-to-end AI/ML development lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical AI/ML teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, capable of articulating technical AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), specifically applied to AI/ML development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating ambiguous and evolving AI landscapes.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting for technology or AI-specific projects.

Customer Communication

• Effectively listen to customer needs, concerns, and feedback. Understand and respond to customer emotions and perspectives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Build strong relationships with customers based on trust and reliability.
• Identify and resolve customer issues promptly and efficiently. Keep the customer informed about project progress and potential issues.

Cross-Functional Team Coordination

• Work collaboratively with teams from different functions (e.g., development, design, marketing).
• Identify and manage dependencies between teams and resolve conflicts and disagreements
• Align teams towards common goals and objectives through regular communication
• Ensure shared understanding of project requirements and goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality/gaming industry.
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools.
• Experience with international projects and cross-cultural teams.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 46,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 161,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post