phData

Program Manager, AI & Data

phData • $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading client-facing programs with executives.
  • 5+ years in Technical Program or Program Management in consulting.
  • Experience with multi-workstream initiatives in data, AI/ML, and cloud.
  • Familiarity with modern data stacks like Snowflake and AWS/Azure/GCP.
  • Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Demonstrated portfolio performance management for multiple clients.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field; PMP and CSM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead AI and data programs as the primary contact for clients.
  • Translate client strategies into actionable delivery plans.
  • Collaborate with technical leads to align delivery with business goals.
  • Manage project financials and proactively address risks.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and teams.
  • Navigate challenges with data-informed decisions and recommendations.
  • Oversee project risks and escalations while nurturing team dynamics.
  • Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Report on account health and progress toward AI adoption.
  • Contribute to shaping an inclusive, coaching-oriented delivery culture.

Benefits

  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time when required.
  • Opportunity to shape delivery culture and practices in AI-augmented environments.
Full Job Description
This is a highly client-facing role. You will operate as a Program Manager for data and AI programs, accountable for both execution and client outcomes. You will be the "one hand to shake" - orchestrating multi-geo phData teams and partners, and ensuring technical delivery translates into measurable business impact.

Core Responsibilities
  • Lead complex AI and data programs as the primary point of contact for client sponsors and partners, owning successful delivery and client outcomes.
  • Translate client strategy into clear roadmaps and integrated delivery plans, balancing pace, quality, scope, and risk across multi-geo teams.
  • Partner closely with technical delivery leads, architects, and engineers to ensure delivery aligns to business goals and measurable value.
  • Own engagement financials including budget, burn, margins, forecasting, utilization, and change control; proactively manage risk and variances using delivery metrics.
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior client, partner, and technical stakeholders, providing concise status updates and executive-ready storytelling.
  • Navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and difficult trade-offs with calm, data-informed recommendations.
  • Manage project risks and customer escalations end-to-end in close partnership with delivery and sales.
  • Identify opportunities to expand phData services, including AI and analytics offerings, within existing accounts.
  • Provide account health readouts covering financials, project status, AI adoption metrics, and key blockers.
  • Help shape a healthy, inclusive delivery culture by coaching Project Managers and consultants, and contributing to the evolution of AI-augmented delivery practices.

Core Requirements
  • Proven experience leading client-facing programs and working directly with executive stakeholders, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • 5+ years of Technical Program / Program Management experience in a consulting or professional services environment, managing timelines, scope, budgets, and resources for data and AI programs.
  • Experience running multi-workstream initiatives across data platforms, analytics, cloud, and/or AI/ML, with strong command of Agile/iterative delivery and solid understanding of Waterfall.
  • Background in AI, data, and analytics projects, with familiarity across modern data stacks such as Snowflake, AWS/Azure/GCP, modern BI, and ML/LLM platforms, including associated risks and trade-offs.
  • Demonstrated ownership of performance across a project portfolio, including billable utilization and management of multiple customers concurrently.
  • Proficiency in Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, and Excel, along with strong written technical documentation skills.
  • Experience leading remote, multi-geo teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT or a related technical field.
  • PMP and CSM certifications are strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% per month (10 of 20 business days) when required by our clients


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About phData

phData is a big data consulting and managed services firm that specializes in Hadoop and related technologies. The company provides consulting, engineering, and managed services to help organizations with their big data initiatives. phData's services include data strategy, data engineering, data science, and managed services. The company has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, retail, and more. phData was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2014
* Ladders Estimates

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