IT Program Manager (AI experience preferred) - Elan Partners

Title: IT Program Manager (AI Experience Preferred)
6 month +Contract
No Sponsorship
Onsite 3 days a week, 2 days remote

Our financial services based client is seeking a Senior Program Manager with Artificial Intelligence experience to manage large and high profile projects from initial planning to delivery in a SAFe environment.  Bonus if you also have a background in asset management and/or financial product datasets!

Must be willing to work onsite 3 days per week in Kansas City, MO

Requirements:

• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, including, but not limited to project plan creation, project kickoffs and internal status meetings, handling timeline, budget, achievements and deliverables
• Work with program team to identify risks, plan for risk response and mitigation and proactively monitor risks, issues and resolutions
• Experience working with AI
• Experience managing and leading delivery of product development-based programs and/or strategy-based programs, and develop strategic program plans
• Effective communicator (written and verbal); effectively communicating project status, risks, scope, etc. to clients and strong decision-making, facilitation skills, and drive collaboration across teams
• Proven experience with leading programs in an Agile (Scrum) and/or SAFe framework is a MUST
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Visio
• Experience with asset management/financial services is a plus!