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Job Description:
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Location Requirement: This position requires candidates to be in onsite 5 days a week. Candidates must be LOCAL.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Artificial Intelligence & Automation Program Manager to lead our AI & Automation Initiatives and inform executive strategy for this high-profile program area. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical knowledge, project management skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to effectively introduce changes to business users. They will also possess a keen strategic understanding of the strategic application of this technology to meet business needs.
Responsibilities
- Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of AI and Automation projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with ITD teams and external partners to define and clarify project scope and requirements, focusing on the customer to ensure their understanding of the implementation and usage of solutions.
- Program Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to enhance organizational efficiency with Automation and AI technologies while ensuring effective governance and risk evaluation.
- System Implementation: Lead the deployment solutions and monitor delivery of the portfolio.
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of TxDOT ITD cross matrixed specialists (such as Applications, Infrastructure, Change Management, etc.), providing guidance and support to achieve project goals.
- Timeline and Budget Management: Monitor project timeline and budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Technical: Understanding of AI/ML & Automation technologies, platforms and tools.
- Reporting: Generate regular reports on project progress, highlighting key milestones and deliverables.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program delivery.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of AWS/Azure products including Copilot, Bedrock, SageMaker, Foundry, and UiPath.
- Project Management: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile).
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
Required Skills:
- 47 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.