Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite / Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Technical Program / Project Manager (TPM) specializing in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning initiatives to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will lead end-to-end technical execution, program governance, and deployment of cutting-edge AI capabilities-including Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), automated decisioning engines, and enterprise data integrations.
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical fluency in AI lifecycle management, proven cross-functional leadership across complex engineering teams, and a deep understanding of financial services/fintech governance and risk frameworks.
Key ResponsibilitiesAI Program Delivery: Lead large-scale, cross-functional technical programs to deploy AI/ML platforms, LLM integrations, Custom GPTs, and automated workflows into enterprise environments.
Roadmap & Dependency Management: Translate strategic AI initiatives into structured technical roadmaps, milestones, sprint backlogs, and release schedules while managing cross-team dependencies and risk mitigations.
Technical Governance & Compliance: Partner with Risk, Information Security, Data Privacy, and Architecture teams to ensure AI solutions comply with regulatory standards and enterprise risk guidelines.
Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate communication between AI engineering, data science, product management, and executive business leaders, converting technical complexity into clear progress metrics and KPIs.
Agile Execution: Drive Agile/SAFe ceremonies (Program Increment planning, backlog grooming, retrospective sessions, and sprint tracking) using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience: 6+ years of Technical Project/Program Management experience overseeing complex software development and technical infrastructure deployments.
AI & Machine Learning Domain Expertise: 2+ years of hands-on experience managing projects involving AI/ML infrastructure, LLMs, NLP, predictive analytics, or Generative AI tools.
Methodologies & Tools: Proficiency with Agile/Scrum/SAFe framework, Jira, Confluence, and executive reporting platforms.
Location: Must be based in or willing to work onsite/hybrid in Phoenix, AZ.
