Program Management AI‑Led Technology Transformation | Buffalo, NY

Title:

Program Management AI‑Led Technology Transformation

Location:

Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Senior Program Management & Chief of Staff professional to drive AI‑led technology transformation programs and support senior technology leadership. This role combines large‑scale program execution, executive enablement, and modern engineering governance, with a strong focus on AI‑assisted delivery and outcomes.

The role acts as a strategic connector across engineering, business, risk, and leadership—ensuring priorities are executed with discipline, transparency, and speed.

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑stream technology, and AI‑enabled transformation programs
• Drive adoption of AI‑led engineering practices (GenAI‑assisted development, testing, automation, CI/CD optimization)
• Establish strong program governance, metrics, and executive reporting
• Act as Chief of Staff to senior technology leaders—turning strategy into execution
• Prepare executive and board‑level updates, decision memos, and dashboards
• Coordinate across engineering, data, AI, business, risk, and vendor partners
• Ensure delivery meets banking risk, compliance, and audit requirements

• 12+ years in Program Management, Technology Transformation, or Chief of Staff roles
• Proven experience leading large, cross‑functional technology programs in regulated environments
• Solid understanding of modern SDLC and AI‑led engineering models
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with Agile / SAFe / Dev Ops delivery teams

• Direct support experience for CIO, CTO, or Head of Engineering
• Exposure to GenAI, intelligent automation, or AI governance frameworks
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Cloud, or AI‑related certifications

• Predictable delivery of strategic, AI‑enabled initiatives
• Improved engineering productivity, quality, and time‑to‑market
• Clear executive visibility, strong governance, and low delivery risk