Job Title:- Senior Program Manager – AI / ML (Top Priority)
Location:- 100% remote or Coral Gables, FL (remote is acceptable)
Duration:- 6+ month contract, may extend C2H
Job Description-:
Focused on enterprise AI/ML initiatives
Senior Program Manager – AI / ML Initiatives
Industry: Mortgage / Lending / Financial Services
Position Overview
Client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee a complex, enterprise-level AI / Machine Learning transformation program.
This role is ideal for a seasoned Program Manager who is technically savvy in the AI/ML space — just enough to be dangerous — and excels at building structure, governance, and execution frameworks across multiple workstreams.
This individual will not design AI solutions or write models, but will act as the orchestrator of the program: partnering with technology, data, security, compliance, and business leadership to ensure initiatives are aligned, governed, tracked, and delivered successfully.
The ideal candidate is a confident communicator who can operate comfortably with executive leadership, manage ambiguity, and bring order to fast-moving innovation initiatives.
Mortgage or lending experience is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead an enterprise AI/ML program consisting of multiple concurrent initiatives and workstreams
Build and manage the overall program roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines
Track execution across technology, data, analytics, security, and business teams
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies early and drive mitigation strategies
AI / ML Governance & Framework Development
Establish the program governance model for AI/ML initiatives
Define intake, prioritization, approval, and delivery frameworks
Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Information Security to ensure responsible AI practices
Support model governance, documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and data governance standards
Executive & Stakeholder Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between program teams and executive leadership
Translate complex AI/ML concepts into clear, business-friendly language
Develop executive dashboards, status reports, KPIs, and steering committee materials
Lead executive readouts, decision forums, and program updates
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
Data & Analytics teams
AI/ML Engineers and Architects
Business Product Owners
Compliance and Risk teams
Technology leadership
Ensure consistent communication, accountability, and alignment across all stakeholders
Program Management Best Practices
Apply strong program and project management discipline, including:
RAID management
Financial tracking
Resource planning
Change management
Dependency mapping
Drive standardization and repeatable delivery processes
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Program Management / Senior Project Management
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex technology programs
Direct exposure to AI / Machine Learning initiatives (enterprise or data-driven programs)
Strong understanding of:
- AI/ML concepts and terminology
- Data pipelines and analytics ecosystems
- Model lifecycle concepts (training, deployment, monitoring)
- Experience building governance frameworks for emerging technologies
- Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and operate in evolving environments
- Experience working with senior leadership and steering committees
Preferred Qualifications
- Mortgage, lending, or financial services experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in regulated environments
Familiarity with:
- Responsible AI principles
- Model risk management
- Data privacy and compliance standards
- Experience supporting audit and regulatory review processes
- PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications a plus
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