Program Manager V - Generative AI - Ursus, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Program Manager V - Generative AI
LOCATION: 100% Remote
DURATION: 12 month contract
PAY RANGE: $80-90/hour
TOP 3 SKILLS:

• GEN AI experience / knowledge
• Run programs in large companies, Data driven (SQL exp)
• Privacy/risk management experience
  

COMPANY:
Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Summary:
The Program Manager V will oversee various business-critical projects in the Generative AI space. This role requires operational excellence, stakeholder management, and the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity. The successful candidate will coordinate activities across multiple projects, ensuring timely progress and effective stakeholder communication.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of multiple project reviews, monitoring daily progress and resolving any blocking issues.
• Collaborate with requesters and reviewers to clarify requirements and gather necessary information to advance project reviews.
• Manage and track action items and next steps for each project, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Communicate regularly with all stakeholders, providing updates, highlights, and addressing any concerns.
• Deliver weekly reports on project status, achievements, and challenges.
• Support multiple Privacy Program Managers, prioritizing tasks based on input from various stakeholders.
• Manage project risks effectively, ensuring timely mitigation and escalation as needed.

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple projects.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence others to accomplish goals.
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and web browsers.
• Preferred: Experience with data analysis and running ad hoc queries to manage large-scale projects.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science or similar field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in Privacy, Generative AI, or Risk Management is beneficial but not required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to persuade and empathize with stakeholders, fostering a collaborative project environment.
• Thrives in ambiguous situations and is adept at progressing despite potential blockers or dependencies.

Must-Have Skills:

• 9+ years in program management
• Project Management Support handle multiple projects at a time, diagnose the project
• Stake holder management
• Communication skills
• Google apps, MS office

Nice-to-have Skills

• GEN AI exp / knowledge
• Run programs in large companies
• Data driven (SQL exp)
• Privacy / risk management

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