phData

Senior Program Manager, AI & Data

phData$125K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Track record of direct engagement with executive stakeholders; exceptional communication skills.
  • Extensive experience in consulting with a focus on technology program leadership and delivery outcomes.
  • Solid program and delivery management background, specifically in multi-workstream initiatives involving data, AI, and cloud.
  • Proficient in financial management of engagements, with ability to discuss budgetary trade-offs.
  • Familiarity with modern data stacks and their associated risks; knowledge of platforms like Snowflake and cloud services.
  • Experience leading remote teams across different geographies is strongly preferred; relevant degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex data and AI programs, ensuring client accountability and success as the primary point of contact.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to drive measurable outcomes for clients, aligning strategy with execution.
  • Translate client strategies into actionable roadmaps that prioritize pace, quality, and risk management.
  • Manage project scope and financial aspects such as budget and forecasting, addressing risks early with metrics-driven insight.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients and technology partners to promote trust and collaboration.
  • Navigate challenges and conflicting priorities calmly, providing data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with ecosystem partners to align on roadmaps and ensure effective delivery.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and supportive work culture focused on sustainable operating rhythms.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and coaching.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology platforms and methodologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with access to diverse teams globally.
  • Flexibility with hybrid working conditions, including remote work options.
Full Job Description
This is a highly client-facing role. You will operate as a hybrid Engagement Lead + delivery leader 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, and be accountable for the success of complex data and AI programs, serving as primary point of contact for client sponsors and partners. • Partner closely with technical delivery leads and execution teams to drive success and measurable client outcomes. • Translate client strategy into clear roadmaps and integrated delivery plans, balancing pace, quality, and risk across multi-geo teams. • Own and actively manage scope across all parties involved. Own engagement financials (budget, burn, margins, forecasting), early risk/variance management using delivery metrics (e.g., burn, velocity, adoption, value realization), associated communication, and change control as necessary. • Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior clients, partners, and technology stakeholders. • Navigate ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and tough trade-offs with calm, data-informed recommendations. • Coordinate effectively with ecosystem partners (e.g., Snowflake, ISVs) to align roadmaps, funding, and delivery. • Shape a healthy, inclusive delivery culture by setting sustainable operating rhythms and coaching PMs/Delivery Leads/consultants. • Contribute to the ongoing iteration and refinement of existing phData processes and methodologies. Qualifications • Executive-facing client leadership: Track record working directly with executive stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication, including concise status and executive storytelling. • Consulting & engagement leadership: Significant consulting experience leading complex technology programs and owning delivery outcomes. • Program/delivery management: Deep experience with multi-workstream initiatives (ideally data platforms, analytics, cloud, AI/ML) and strong command of Agile/iterative delivery. • Commercial & financial ownership: Experience managing budget, margin, and commercial risk on services engagements and comfort discussing trade-offs with internal and client leaders. • Domain alignment: Familiarity with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, AWS/Azure/GCP, modern BI, ML platforms), including risks and trade-offs. • Foundational: Prior experience leading remote, multi-geo teams strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. • Willingness to travel up to 50% per month (10 of 20 business days) when required by our clients #LI-DNI

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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