AI Program Manager

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with senior leadership (Guidehouse and client) to define and implement AI strategies that align with business goals.
• Oversee technical modernization programs/projects comprised of cross-functional technical teams.
• Identify opportunities for AI integration and advancement and drive innovation for our clients.
• Help our clients increase their AI maturity by building platforms for AI models, enabling AI cloud services, and making Guidehouse and our clients' data available and suitable for AI.
• Lead the development, optimization, and deployment of AI strategies, models, agents, and solutions for Guidehouse and its clients, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.
• Ensure all AI deployments adhere to commercial and public sector guidelines, policies and standards, delivering responsible use of AI.
• Provide strategic guidance to teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies and apply them to our business needs.
• Identify AI technologies and software to enhance client processes and operations, pitch to clients, and if approved, create strategy and roadmap for implementation.
• Oversee backend software solution architecture.
• Provide oversight on database engineering.
• Oversee projects executed in an agile framework.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients at all levels of the organization to obtain a more complete perspective and understanding of our clients’ mission, challenges, and goals to deliver tailored solutions.
• Understand Guidehouse’s broad and deep capabilities and integrate them in our solutions to maximize value.
• Identify opportunities to leverage solutions across different client programs/projects.
• Help shape new AI opportunities with account leadership and support business development efforts (e.g., responding to RFPs/RFIs, developing white papers, creating pitch decks and capability briefings, etc.).
• Lead relationships with strategic AI software partners.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities to increase Guidehouse’s services to its clients.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum SEVEN (7) years of relevant professional experience in AI, machine learning, data analytics, data engineering, database management, or software development/engineering.
• Minimum FOUR (4) years of relevant professional experience across AI development, architecture, or governance.
• Deep understanding of AI development, management, or strategy.
• Experience managing AI/data science projects requiring use of specialized tools and techniques for handling big data.
• Experience and understanding of cloud platforms and cloud data architecture, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Palantir, or Databricks for use in deploying AI solutions.
• Experience overseeing the full lifecycle of AI solutions, from requirements gathering and design, to development, through deployment.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated monitoring of AI models.
• Experience utilizing AI/analytics/data engineering tools and platforms, such as Python, R, SQL, Databricks, Palantir, and AI containerization and deployment tools.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing and database design.
• Strong understanding of the agile principles and methodology.
• Proven leadership in leading technology modernization programs/projects involving AI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to discuss technical topics with technical teams and business topics with non-technical leadership.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree
• Experience supporting Federal organizations as either an employee or consultant.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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