OM AI Program Management Lead VP

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Tampa, Florida, United States Salary: $ - $Category:
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Citi The Program Manager is the operational backbone of the AI Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) Working Group. This role bridges day-to-day POD supervision with broader engagement-level management, serving as the primary point of escalation for program execution and senior stakeholder contact. Responsible for definition, governance setup, and implementation of critical AI PDLC initiatives, the PM drives accountability and engagement while ensuring all Pods execute within the program's strategic framework.#1.

MD-level interaction is expected on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities Governance & Execution Establish governance aligned to PM Taxonomy; adapt based on evolving requirements

Coordinate all POD meetings: cadence, agendas, takeaways, action tracking

Maintain alignment to the approved engagement strategy

Define program objectives and develop structure and controls for successful delivery

Reporting & Communication Publish RAG status to Exec Sponsors and Operating Committee; manage escalations

Develop executive-level progress dashboards based on plan and risk analysis

Set direction and drive pace through clear, effective communication

Capture and document lessons learned; share best practices across the team

Risk & Issue Management Maintain consolidated RAID log; ensure timely escalation and mitigation

Provide challenge to status reports to highlight risk and ensure accuracy

Proactively identify opportunities to manage risk through streamlining

Execute active risk management with complete impact assessments

Stakeholder & Team Leadership Build strong relationships with MD-level and senior program stakeholders

Manage, mentor, and coach team members; identify high performers

Manage program resourcing strategy; escalating to senior leadership  when needed

Drive accountability and engagement — hold oneself and team to deliverables

Enterprise Program Management Tools Experience using enterprise program management tools to plan work, track milestones, manage dependencies, and monitor delivery across complex initiatives.

Ability to maintain accurate project records in tracking systems, including status, risks, issues, decisions, and action items.

Use project tracking data to produce clear reports for senior stakeholders and identify delays or risks that require escalation.

Program Management Requirements:5-8 years managing complex projects/programs following a structured methodology

Independently lead complex programs within broader initiatives; medium-to-high risk, LOB-wide scope

Guide, influence, and direct individuals through matrix management to achieve common goals

Solve complex problems; turn incomplete/conflicting inputs into tactical action plans

Acts as change catalyst; embodies strong team leadership and mobilization skillsPMP or PRINCE2 certified (or within 1 year); MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point Preferred  Qualifications (All Levels)
Experience managing AI/ML or digital transformation programs within financial services

Familiarity with AI Product Development Lifecycle governance and POD-based delivery structures

Background working with Operating Committees and executive governance bodies

Proficiency in Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery methodologies

Experience with Citi PM tools:
Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Project------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group:
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Location:

Tampa Florida United…