Lead Enterprise Project Manager (Agile & AI

Lead Enterprise Project Manager

We're partnering with an enterprise organization seeking a Lead Enterprise Project Manager to lead complex technology programs, drive Agile delivery at scale, and help shape the future of AI-enabled project management.

This role provides strategic leadership across enterprise portfolios while partnering with executive leadership, architecture, data, and AI governance teams to deliver high-impact business initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex enterprise programs and project portfolios using Agile delivery practices.
• Drive portfolio planning, governance, and cross-functional execution.
• Champion AI-enabled project management practices and adoption across the PM organization.
• Lead enterprise PI Planning, Portfolio Kanban, and Agile ceremonies.
• Develop executive dashboards, portfolio KPIs, forecasting, and delivery metrics.
• Partner with business, technology, enterprise architecture, and AI governance teams to align strategic initiatives.
• Identify and manage cross-portfolio dependencies, risks, and resource priorities.
• Mentor Project Managers and help advance Agile best practices across the organization.
• Support Agile Center of Excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management experience.
• 5+ years leading enterprise Agile programs or portfolios.
• Experience managing complex enterprise technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and portfolio governance.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops or comparable Agile portfolio management platforms.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and communicating portfolio health, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading AI-enabled or AI-augmented project management initiatives.
• Experience working with Enterprise Governance, Data Architecture, and AI Governance teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management, SAFe, LeSS, or other enterprise Agile frameworks.
• Experience leading Agile transformation initiatives and establishing PM best practices.
• Strong understanding of portfolio metrics, OKRs, forecasting, and value delivery.

Certifications

• PMP required.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Fellow, or equivalent enterprise Agile certification preferred.
• AI or Lean Portfolio Management certifications are a plus.

What We're Looking For

• A strategic leader who can balance business priorities with technology execution.
• A mentor who enjoys developing Project Managers and fostering high-performing Agile teams.
• Someone passionate about modern delivery practices, AI adoption, and continuous improvement.
• An excellent communicator who can influence stakeholders from delivery teams through executive leadership.