Senior Program Manager-Data & AI

Summary role description:

Hiring for a Senior Program Manager-Data & AI for a global digital transformation and cybersecurity provider.

Company description:

Our client is a fast-growing, technology-focused organization delivering enterprise software and digital transformation solutions across global markets, partnering with mid-to-large enterprises to drive scalable, outcome-oriented outcomes while evolving toward a product-led innovation model. They specialize in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making through cloud, analytics, and enterprise platforms. With a strong leadership team and expanding global footprint, the company is investing in building scalable IP-led solutions and high-performing engineering teams.

Role details:

• • • • Title / Designation: Senior Program Manager-Data & AI
      • Location: Bangalore (Preferred)
      • Work mode: On-site

Role & responsibilities:

• Leads end-to-end delivery of complex, high-risk Data & AI programs across areas such as Data Engineering, Analytics, Big Data Platforms, BI & Visualization, AI/ML, MLOps, IoT, and Edge Analytics.
• Manages executive-level client relationships, leads governance forums, and communicates the business impact and value of AI-driven initiatives.
• Oversees program financials including revenue, margin, forecasting, utilization, and change control to ensure commercial success.
• Supports pre-sales activities by reviewing solutions, validating estimates, identifying risks, and ensuring Statements of Work (SOW) are realistic and deliverable.
• Mentors project managers and delivery leads, promoting delivery standards and best practices without direct reporting authority.

Candidate requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in Professional Services program leadership, preferably within consulting or system integration environments.
• Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise Data, AI, and Advanced Analytics programs.
• Strong external stakeholder and executive client management experience.
• Active involvement in pre-sales activities including solution reviews, estimations, risk identification, and SOW shaping before contract sign-off.
• Strong mentorship, coaching, and influence-based leadership skills to guide project managers and delivery teams.
• Technical fluency in Data & AI domains with the ability to guide technical teams without being involved in hands-on execution.
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline required advanced degree preferred.
• PMP and Agile Scrum certifications are mandatory.

Selection Process:

• Two technical interviews
• HR round

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