Job Description
AI Program Manager – Enterprise Transformation (Kansas City, MO/Hybrid)
6+ month contract
No Sponsorship
Hybrid
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level artificial intelligence and technology transformation initiatives. This position will sit at the intersection of business strategy, technology, governance, risk, and organizational adoption. The Program Manager will be responsible for taking strategic AI initiatives from planning through execution while coordinating stakeholders across business and technology functions. This person will establish program structure, facilitate executive decision-making, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure initiatives are delivering measurable business outcomes. This is not a hands-on AI development or data science position. The ideal candidate understands AI at a business and technology level and can effectively manage the governance, organizational, operational, and delivery considerations surrounding enterprise AI adoption.
Responsibilities:
6+ month contract
No Sponsorship
Hybrid
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level artificial intelligence and technology transformation initiatives. This position will sit at the intersection of business strategy, technology, governance, risk, and organizational adoption. The Program Manager will be responsible for taking strategic AI initiatives from planning through execution while coordinating stakeholders across business and technology functions. This person will establish program structure, facilitate executive decision-making, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure initiatives are delivering measurable business outcomes. This is not a hands-on AI development or data science position. The ideal candidate understands AI at a business and technology level and can effectively manage the governance, organizational, operational, and delivery considerations surrounding enterprise AI adoption.
Responsibilities:
- Lead large-scale AI and technology programs from initial strategy and planning through implementation and adoption.
- Develop and manage program roadmaps, milestones, budgets, dependencies, deliverables, and success measures.
- Establish effective program governance, including steering committees, executive forums, decision logs, readiness reviews, risk management, and escalation processes.
- Coordinate initiatives across Technology, Data, Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Product, Operations, and business teams.
- Partner with senior leaders to connect AI initiatives to broader business strategy, operational priorities, and measurable value.
- Identify program risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies and drive appropriate mitigation and resolution.
- Provide clear executive-level reporting around program health, scope, milestones, decisions, risks, and outcomes.
- Help operationalize responsible AI governance, including appropriate oversight, risk considerations, data governance, and adoption practices.
- Ensure business and functional requirements are clearly defined and available to delivery teams.
- Support development and adoption of PMO standards, templates, methodologies, and repeatable program-management practices.
- Translate technical concepts and capabilities into clear business language for non-technical stakeholders.
- Support organizational readiness, communications, and change-management activities associated with emerging AI capabilities.
- 7–10 years of program management experience, preferably within complex enterprise technology environments.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale technology, transformation, product, governance, or strategic programs.
- Experience developing and executing strategic program plans across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
- Strong working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and/or SAFe environments.
- Experience working with project/program management platforms and tools.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to facilitate complex discussions, drive decisions, establish accountability, and move initiatives forward.
- Ability to influence across organizational boundaries without relying on direct authority.
- Strong relationship-building skills with executives, technical teams, business leaders, and external partners.
- High-level understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and the considerations involved in deploying AI within an enterprise environment.
- Enterprise AI, automation, data, analytics, or technology-modernization programs.
- Responsible AI or AI governance frameworks.
- AI/model intake, inventory, or risk-assessment processes.
- Data governance and model-risk concepts.
- Change management associated with emerging technology adoption.
- Financial management or budget oversight.
- Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Visio, or comparable program-management and presentation tools.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kansas City, MO |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Website | http://www.elanpartners.com |
About Company
Élan Partners, a woman-owned, WBENC certified, professional staff augmentation firm specializing in Technology and Engineering, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our expertise is derived from more than twenty years of delivering customized staffing solutions to a host of technical clients, including Medical, Healthcare, Financial, Manufacturing and Software/Hardware Development industries.
Our team has an average of 15 years recruiting for technical disciplines as well as an average of 10 years working together in that capacity. A result of this tenure is an extensive referral network from with which we are able to find the most difficult skill sets. The pride we take in our work is apparent in the results we produce that are achieved through teamwork, a commitment to quality and unwavering belief in integrity.
Employers – Industry leaders who desire to obtain the best possible talent are realizing the importance of partnering with a reputable staffing firm invested in ethical business practices. Élan Partners is that firm. Our methodology is proven and efficient. We will not inundate you with unqualified resumes. Our only request is an open line of communication so that we can effectively provide you with the most qualified candidates. Our philosophy is to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life.
Job Seekers –Picking the correct firm to represent you is an important decision. Relationships are important, as mentioned above. We strive to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life. The same holds true for our candidates and consultants – (In fact, 50% of our client base is derived from candidates we have worked with in the past who are now in hiring positions). Élan will never present your resume without your consent and will only present career opportunities that are right for you. You can trust our recruiter is someone who understands respects and appreciates your search. We will always represent you accurately, fairly, with great confidence and discretion.
Élan continues to meet the evolving challenges of workforce flexibility with staffing solutions tailored to your precise business needs. We offer a number of flexible services to meet a variety of different needs:
• Contract Staffing
• Contract to Direct
• Permanent/Direct Hire Placement
• Single Source Staffing
• Payroll Services
Skills
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languagesunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Operationsunmatched
- Business Strategyunmatched
- Change Managementunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Modelingunmatched
- Data Scienceunmatched
- Emerging Technologyunmatched
- Financial Managementunmatched
- Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
- Microsoft Projectunmatched
- Microsoft Visiounmatched
- Operational Measurementunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Program Planningunmatched
- Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Project Management Softwareunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Riskunmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Risk Modelingunmatched
- Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Technical Strategyunmatched
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