Sr. Project Manager- SDLC, Global Architecture & Engineering, and AI COE

Job#: 3041177

Job Description:

100% Remote

Senior Project Manager - SDLC, Global Architecture & Engineering, and AI COE

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Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex enterprise-scale initiatives across the Global Engineering & Architecture Organization including Global Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Global Architecture Policies/Standards as well as AI Center of Excellence.

Operates with minimal oversight in ambiguous, high-risk environments, driving alignment across Technology, Security, infrastructure, and our business stakeholders. Ensures delivery against aggressive timelines, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk reduction goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Project & Workstream Delivery

Lead complex, global technology programs across full lifecycle (initiation through closeout)

Manage integrated project plans aligned to Architecture & Engineering pathways and enterprise delivery standards

Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Architecture, Data, AI, and Business

Enforce architecture governance checkpoints and approvals throughout delivery

Coordinate intake, prioritization, and execution of AI use cases and pilots

Track and report on all assigned initiatives, including value realization, risks, and dependencies



Execution & Delivery Management

Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, and financials across multiple workstreams

Ensure delivery against committed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards

Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks and issues - particularly those impacting security posture or regulatory compliance

Implement structured governance, including executive-level reporting, risk reviews, and decision forums

Manage program governance including phase gates, reporting, and executive updates

Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies with proactive escalation

Own financial planning, forecasting, and variance management

Stakeholder & Governance Leaderhsip

Serve as the primary point of coordination across the efforts across all stakeholders.

Facilitate executive steering committees and governance forums to drive timely decision-making

Translate technical risks and remediation strategies into clear executive-level insights

Build strong partnerships across internal teams and external vendors

Drive decision-making and cross-team alignment

Facilitate Governance forums (SteerCo, ARB, AI COE working sessions, program reviews)

Change & Transformation

Drive adoption of SDLC and AI delivery standards across teams

Support organizational change, training, and communication for AI and SDLC adoption

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Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in project/program management leading complex, enterprise initiatives

Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

Experience working within Architecture and Engineering-driven environments

Experience delivering complex, cross-functional, global programs

Strong governance, risk, and financial management experience

Experience with delivery tools (Jira, ServiceNow, portfolio tools, etc.)

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with AI lifecycle concepts (data ingestion, model development, deployment, monitoring)

Experience coordinating across data, engineering, and business teams for AI use cases

Exposure to AI governance, risk, and compliance considerations (preferred)

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise SDLC implementation or transformation programs

Experience with Architecture governance and review boards

Background in DevOps, CI/CD, or Engineering Excellence initiatives

Familiarity with AI platforms, cloud ecosystems (Azure/AWS), or data platforms

PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification

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Core Competencies:

Project Leadership

Architecture Governance

AI / Machine Learning Delivery

Data & Analytics Programs

Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid Delivery

DevOps / CI-CD

Financial Management & Forecasting

Risk & Issue Management

Executive Communication

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Working Conditions:

May require coordination across global teams and time zones

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-risk environment

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