Technical Program Manager, AI

Company Overview

Bridgenext is a digital consulting services leader that helps clients innovate with intention and realize their digital aspirations by creating digital products, experiences, and solutions around what real people need. Our global consulting and delivery teams facilitate highly strategic digital initiatives through digital product engineering, automation, data engineering, and infrastructure modernization services, while elevating brands through digital experience, creative content, and customer data analytics services.

Don't just work, thrive. At Bridgenext, you have an opportunity to make a real difference - driving tangible business value for clients, while simultaneously propelling your own career growth. Our flexible and inclusive work culture provides you with the autonomy, resources, and opportunities to succeed. 

Position Description

Bridgenext is seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the execution of a multi-year AI transformation program for a leading Asset Management client. This role is pivotal in advancing a unified, data-driven investment platform, enabling scalable growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home; remote not available)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Executive Messaging & Coordination:
  • Develop and update program messaging for executive leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate communications and presentations for senior stakeholders, including board-level updates and success stories.
  • Prepare high-impact slides and talking points for leadership meetings and external presentations.
• Program & Project Governance:
  • Support project governance processes, including status reporting, milestone tracking, and risk management.
  • Ensure programs are delivered on scope, schedule, and budget, with clear documentation and accountability.
  • Monitor progress across initiatives, proactively identify issues, and drive resolution to keep projects on track.
• Budget & Finance Management:
  • Manage program budgets, track spend, and support financial reporting and forecasting.
  • Partner with finance teams to ensure transparency and adherence to financial controls.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Build alignment across technical, business, and investment teams to synchronize efforts and deliver value.
  • Facilitate collaboration between product, IT, and investment teams to support unified platform delivery.
  • Champion a culture of innovation, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Technical Implementation:
  • Leverage software engineering and technology expertise to guide technical implementation of AI-driven solutions.
  • Support integration of automation, real-time analytics, and workflow tools into investment processes.
• Change Enablement:
  • Develop and maintain documentation and communication patterns to support ongoing change and adoption.
  • Promote best practices for technical and regulatory solution maintenance. 

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of technical program management experience in large-scale, complex environments.
• Strong project management skills; proficiency with MS Project, JIRA, Planview, and SDLC methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting for large programs.
• Track record of delivering complex IT solutions in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex technical vision for diverse audiences.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Growth mindset; open to learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to foster collaboration and drive cross-functional alignment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in financial services or asset management environments.
• Prior involvement in AI, data analytics, or digital transformation projects.

Bridgenext is an Equal Opportunity Employer

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply

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