Senior Project/Program Manager- AI Programs
Software Engineering, Operations, Data Science
Remote
Posted on Sep 4, 2026
Title: Senior Project/Program Manager- AI Programs
Location: 100% Remote (MST/PST Work Hours)
Contract: Yes
Length: 1 Year +
Industry: Healthcare (Healthcare not Required)
Rate: 75-100/hr (Will Consider Higher)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Contact: Brian Merin; bmerin@judge.com; 215-913-8857
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager, is responsible for leading highly strategic, initiatives from inception through execution and operationalization. This role oversees large-scale, multi-year programs involving executive leadership, business stakeholders, data and analytics teams, technology partners, vendors, cybersecurity, compliance, and operations teams.
Program Leadership
- Lead one to two, multi-year AI transformation programs valued at multiple millions of dollars.
- Develop and maintain integrated program plans, roadmaps, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
- Establish program governance, executive steering committees, and reporting structures.
- Drive alignment across multiple business units, technology teams, and external partners.
- Manage interdependencies across portfolios, projects, and strategic initiatives.
Executive Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors and senior leadership.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, status reports, and presentations.
- Facilitate strategic decision-making and escalation management.
- Build strong partnerships across business, clinical, operational, and technology organizations.
AI Program Delivery
- Lead delivery of AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, Agentic AI, Data Platform, and Analytics initiatives.
- Ensure projects adhere to enterprise AI governance, security, privacy, compliance, and risk management standards.
- Coordinate business readiness, organizational change management, communications, and training activities.
- Establish measurable business outcomes and value realization plans.
Financial and Resource Management
- Develop and manage multi-year budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor program financials, vendor contracts, SOWs, and resource allocations.
- Track benefits realization, cost savings, operational efficiencies, and ROI.
- Optimize resource utilization across multiple workstreams and teams.
Risk and Governance Management
- Proactively identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Establish RAID management processes and executive reporting.
- Ensure adherence to organizational governance frameworks and project methodologies.
- Lead program audits, compliance reviews, and executive checkpoints.
Agile and Delivery Excellence
- Implement Agile, SAFe, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery frameworks as appropriate.
- Coordinate PI Planning, release planning, sprint reviews, and executive demonstrations.
- Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence across teams.
- Mentor Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and Project Coordinators.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
- 5+ years leading large, enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated success managing programs exceeding $5M in budget and multiple years in duration.
- Experience managing executive stakeholders (VP, SVP, C-Level).
- Strong experience with Agile, SAFe, and traditional project management methodologies.
- PMP certification required strongly preferred.
- SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, GenAI, Data Analytics, Cloud, or Digital Transformation programs.
- Healthcare industry experience.
- Experience managing vendor partnerships and consulting engagements.
- Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI principles, data governance, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Contact: Brian Merin; bmerin@judge.com; 215-913-8857
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