Are you passionate about engineering excellence, applying AI, and operations? We are looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager who is ready to spearhead innovative projects that shape the future of technology and Artificial Intelligence. In this role you will have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, collaborate with talented teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you’re an experienced program manager and thrilled about the future of using AI to help teams move from good to great, come join our team where your skills and leadership will make a significant impact for BambooHR.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the VP of AI, amplifying their leadership and driving the AI strategy.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define program scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while fostering a collaborative environment, encouraging cross-functional teamwork, knowledge sharing, and effective communication.
- Develop detailed program plans, including schedules, resource allocation, budget estimates, and risk assessments.
- Identify and manage initiative dependencies, critical paths, and potential bottlenecks and risks, developing contingency plans and providing timely resolutions to maintain initiative momentum.
- Collect, analyze, and track metrics and factors impacting technical contributor/developer productivity and satisfaction.
- Collaborate across AI & engineering to enhance research & software development processes.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the AI team and across other departments
- Demonstrate expertise in running AI projects across multiple departments (Engineering, Training, Sales, etc).
- Understand the importance of ethical AI and compliance with regulations to ensure AI projects align with these ethical standards and legal requirements.
What You Need to Get the Job Done
- 8+ years of proven experience in program management, with a track record of successfully managing multiple technical initiatives simultaneously.
- Practical understanding, passion, and demonstrated skill in applying AI, machine learning, and data science to business problems and customer-facing products.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams through influence and strategic alignment to business OKRs, especially in an environment of research and emerging technologies.
- Proficiency in engineering methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JiraJIRA, Wrike).
- Experience in driving and coaching teams in advancing research & software development processes and methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent executive-level communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey initiative status, updates, and risks to key stakeholders and leadership.
