Senior AI Program Manager

Position: Senior AI Program Manager
Location: Denver, CO (5 Days Onsite)
Duration: Long Term

About R Systems:
R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals. We Are Great Place to Work Certified in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]! We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by the Times Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Job Description:
Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale programs from concept through execution ensuring alignment across many teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multi-phase programs that span several teams, technologies, and business areas.
• Strategic Alignment: Define goals, success metrics, and delivery roadmaps.
• Technical Integration: Understand system architecture, data flows, and dependencies to identify risks, blockers, and integration challenges early.
• Execution Management: Build and manage program plans, milestones, and timelines using agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise updates on program status, dependencies, and risk mitigation to executives and cross-functional partners.
• Governance and Reporting: Establish program governance frameworks, dashboards, and cadence reviews to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply learnings to improve delivery efficiency and predictability.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the connective tissue between teams and business stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7 10+ years in program or project management, preferably in a technical or product-driven environment.
• Technical Fluency: Understanding of system design, APIs, data models, and software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Tools: Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MSFT, or similar program tracking tools.
• Methodologies: Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall/hybrid delivery frameworks.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence without authority, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive alignment across within internal and external teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and drive alignment across distributed teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AI/ML, data platforms, or cloud infrastructure programs.
• Strong analytical skills for decision-making based on technical and business tradeoffs

• Why Join R Systems?

• Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.
• Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.
• Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.
• E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.
• Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!
R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.
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