HR Program Manager AI / ML

Remote contract role. Support EST hours 9-5

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in People and Places (PPL) to lead the coordination of AI-powered HR product initiatives, from early concept through deployment. You will partner across AI strategy, data science & engineering, Insights Partners, PPL teams, and Enterprise Systems and Experience (ESE) to align teams, define clear milestones, and ensure steady progress. This is not a hands-on builder role. Your focus is on orchestrating workflows, removing blockers, and ensuring cross-functional teams move efficiently from concept to production.

Must haves skills:

• Program management experience
• Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle
• Understanding/experience in HR systems/ HR domain
• Strong communication/facilitation skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of AI initiatives from concept through deployment
• Translate use cases into clear plans with defined milestones, owners, and timelines
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and momentum
• Facilitate working sessions with stakeholders to define data requirements, review demos, and gather feedback to inform iteration
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and blockers
• Establish simple, effective ways of working to support execution
• Track progress and provide clear, regular updates to stakeholders
• Support the transition from prototype to production readiness

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years Technical Program Management, Product Operations, or similar roles
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs
• Familiarity with the AI/ML product lifecycle (data, modeling, deployment)
• Understands the HR landscape, knowledge of HR systems like Workday
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and priorities
• Clear and effective communicator and facilitator with stakeholders at different levels
• Experience working on AI or data-driven products
• Experience moving work from prototype to production
• Background in product or technology-driven environments
• Familiarity with planning tools like Airtable a plus

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.