AI & Data Transformation Program Manager (Product & Delivery Focus)

Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to support AI Transformation projects. This role will focus on driving delivery, product design thinking, and adoption of AI-enabled solutions across business domains. 

The ideal candidate excels at navigating ambiguity, translating complex technical and business challenges into actionable plans, and driving outcomes through human-centered, agile delivery. This role partners closely with AI development teams, IT, business domains, and Change & Adoption teams to accelerate AI adoption and measurable value realization. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Program & Product Delivery Leadership 
• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI transformation projects, from discovery and problem definition through execution, launch, and optimization. 
• Apply product and agile delivery practices to ensure solutions are user-centered, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes. 
• AI Strategy Execution 
• Translate enterprise AI strategy into actionable roadmaps, MVP definitions, and phased delivery plans across business domains. 
• Partner with Domain Leads to align use cases to strategic priorities, readiness, and value potential. 
• Use Case Discovery & Design 
• Facilitate discovery, design thinking, and requirements workshops to identify high-impact AI and automation opportunities. 
• Drive synthesis of qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear problem statements, success metrics, and delivery plans. 
• Cross-Functional Orchestration 
• Serve as a connective layer between AI development teams, IT, Data, Change & Adoption, and business stakeholders. 
• Coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and ensure clear communication across teams without formal authority. 
• Change Enablement & Adoption 
• Partner with change and communications leads to embed adoption, training, and feedback loops into delivery plans.
• Ensure AI solutions are usable, adopted, and delivering intended value post-launch. 
• Performance & Value Tracking 
• Define and track delivery milestones, KPIs, and value metrics using dashboards and reporting artifacts. 
• Continuously assess progress, adoption, and outcomes to inform prioritization and iteration. 

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in program or product management within technology, data, AI, or digital transformation projects. 
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled platforms, automation, and data-driven solutions, and how they support business transformation. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply human-centered design (HCD) and design thinking to complex problem spaces. 
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Miro/Mural, Figma, and AI productivity tools is required. 
• Experience with agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and cross-functional team leadership. 
• Exceptional analytical, synthesis, and documentation skills; able to turn ambiguity into clarity and action. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; comfortable influencing across functions and seniority levels. 
• Experience supporting change management, adoption, and enablement for new technologies preferred. 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree
• Active Public Trust clearance

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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