AI Program Manager

Sound Credit Union is currently seeking an AI Program Manager to join our team! If you have a passion for leading enterprise AI adoption and performance, then this position at Sound might be the ideal opportunity for you. We offer a welcoming environment with opportunities for professional growth, a passion for community involvement and great benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Your Compensation:

Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered and provide room for growth over time. The target salary range for this position is $110,400 – $138,000, depending on previous experience and education. The full salary range is $110,400 – $165,600.Why Work with Us:

We stand by our purpose to support our members, employees, and communities through all waves of life. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Learn more about our company culture on our career's page!

Your Benefits:

100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and disability for yourself and more than 70% for dependent’s premiums.
401k match dollar for dollar up to 4% – plus an additional discretionary profit share.

Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued annually to start, with increases over tenure.

Up to 40 hours of employer paid Work/Life Balance time, awarded annually.
10 employer paid Federal Holidays every year.

Up to 3% annual salary equivalent annual bonus may be awarded when the Credit Union meets its goals, paid each November.

Up to $50/month gym/lifestyle reimbursement.

Up to $5,000/year Tuition Assistance Program.

Incentives for multilingual speakers.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Virtual Behavioral & Mental Health Services.

Free and/or discounted banking services and loans.

Employee Charitable Matching Program.

Free ORCA pass.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities:

Lead enterprise AI portfolio execution by coordinating cross-functional initiatives, governance, roadmaps, priorities, and resource planning to deliver strategic business value.

Manage AI program performance through risk mitigation, dependency management, executive reporting, KPI tracking, and oversight of compliance and regulatory requirements.

Drive AI adoption and organizational readiness by developing policies and communications to maximize business impact and responsible use of AI.Requirements:5+ years of experience in program management, enterprise transformation, or cross-functional initiatives required.

Experience across business, people, technology, and risk/compliance functions preferred.

Background in AI, data, system or digital transformation strongly preferred.

Relevant professional experience in business process improvement, product management, emerging technology, and business analysis is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Data, or related field preferred.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Six Sigma and/or Lean certification preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP), BA (PMI-PBA), or Change Management PROSCI certification preferred.

Agile experience or certification  addition:

Must be bondable.

Employer sponsorship to secure or maintain employment authorization is not available.

Our

Hours:

A hybrid schedule Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. This position can be based out of either our Tacoma or Alderwood corporate office.

This position works 40+ hours per week as business needs dictate.

About Sound Credit Union…Sound Credit Union was founded in 1940 and is one of Washington State’s largest credit unions. We have 26 full-service branches located throughout the Puget Sound region. We live by our Guiding Principles of Make a Connection, Be a Champion, and Doing the Right Thing…