Job Title: Principal Program Manager Ai Strategy
Location: Beaverton, Or
Duration: 3 Months
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
This role operates within a Global Sales organization while working extensively across Global Tech, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, Brand, Legal, AI Governance, Enterprise AI, and other partners. Working within an established Global Sales AI strategy, this role sustains momentum and delivery during a period of leave coverage, with a primary focus on leading the day-to-day operations of the AI Lab and keeping cross-functional partners aligned as the program matures.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking an experienced program leader to provide coverage for the Principal, AI Strategy role during an approximately three-month leave. The AI strategy and operating direction are already defined and in motion; this role is responsible for driving execution, most notably leading the newly launched AI Lab, which will still be in its early stages. The successful candidate will keep the Lab's operational cadence running, help define and align the business cases that emerge from it, and maintain continuity across stakeholders and initiatives so the program does not lose momentum during the coverage period.
This role works with significant autonomy, solving ambiguous and Client problems through independent judgment while operating within existing strategy and governance frameworks. It requires strong program management, credibility with senior stakeholders, and the ability to keep cross-functional work moving without direct authority.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
You will lead the operational delivery of the AI agenda during the coverage period, with the AI Lab as your primary focus. You will operate at the intersection of enablement, governance, and execution, keeping the Lab running, advancing the initiatives already underway, and ensuring AI continues to deliver value across the business. You will stay engaged with the full scope of the AI agenda, though prioritization of the broader focus areas remains with their respective owners except where the work is Lab related.
Key responsibilities include:
" Leading the AI Lab in its early stages, acting as the operational point person that connects business needs to the Lab and drives participation across geographies
" Driving the Lab's operating cadence, including bi-weekly working sessions, monthly intake reviews, and quarterly leadership readouts, plus mid-quarter stakeholder check-ins
" Helping define and align the business cases that come out of the Lab, ensuring each is tied to a clear owner and to Revenue, Time Recovered, or Capability outcomes
" Managing the governed intake-to-scale process (submit, evaluate, route, build, catalog, scale) so work stays visible, reusable, and appropriately governed
" Partnering with Legal, AI Governance, Enterprise AI, and IT partners to ensure responsible, compliant, and scalable AI adoption and to manage enterprise scale-up handoffs
" Acting as a trusted point of contact for senior leaders and geo sponsors, providing status, surfacing risks, and maintaining continuity throughout the coverage period
" Empowering and enabling teams, builders, trainers, and leads, through approved tools, training, and hands-on support
" Representing the business in enterprise AI forums to keep the Lab connected to broader AI direction and standards
MUST-HAVE
" 10+ years of experience in strategy, digital transformation, data, technology, or enterprise program leadership
" Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
" Strong fluency in AI concepts, data foundations, and responsible governance applied in a business context
" Demonstrated program and operating-cadence management, running recurring forums, intake, and reporting rhythms
" Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to executive and non-technical audiences
NICE-TO-HAVE
" Familiarity with AI build/coding tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude Cowork
" Prior experience at a large consumer or enterprise brand
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS
" Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.