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Artificial Intelligence - AI Program Manager

Los Alamos, NM

RS21 is a dynamic and rapidly growing company with 65+ employees doing good with data to make a significant impact. Our nine core values empower a culture of integrity, learning, risk-taking, creativity, and consistent improvement. We prioritize helping our team achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible schedules and remote work options. As a testament to our exceptional culture, we were named a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators. 

Program Manager Job Description – AI Sherpa

RS21 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to help stand up and operate an Artificial Intelligence Cetner of Excellence (AICOE), which will serve as the central hub for AI initiatives to support efficient operations for our client. The Program Manager will be part of a team that will establish the framework to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the AICOE, help the workforce leverage AI/ML capabilities, and enable our client to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and improve day-to-day processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for AI technologies.

This is a hybrid role with expectations for regular work from our client’s offices in Los Alamos, NM.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Leadership:
    • Manage the overall program and project management activities to ensure timely and effective communication and execution.
    • Oversee and coordinate the development and maintenance of program charters, project plans, schedules, risk and issue logs, and mitigation strategies.
    • Implement a continuous improvement protocol to regularly assess and optimize the effectiveness of AI projects and initiatives.
    • Develop and maintain a comprehensive program roadmap, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
    • Collaborate with senior leadership to define program objectives, success metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Project Management:
    • Oversee multiple projects within the AICOE ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
    • Utilize project management methodologies to plan, execute, and monitor project activities, including resource allocation, risk management, and issue resolution.
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Develop training plans, resource and capability plans, and best practices documentation.
    • Conduct stakeholder meetings, presentations, and workshops to promote the adoption and integration of AI technologies.
    • Act as a liaison with compliance and security teams to ensure that all AI initiatives adhere to client’s rigorous standards and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
    • Track and analyze program performance, using data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization.
    • Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to communicate program progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders.
    • Implement feedback mechanisms to capture and incorporate lessons learned into future program iterations.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Stay current with the latest advancements in AI technologies, tools, and best practices.
    • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
    • Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and frameworks that align with program objectives and organizational needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in program and project management, with a focus on technology-driven initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning frameworks, and data analytics.
  • Understanding of data privacy, ethics, and regulatory considerations in AI.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-faceted programs and projects.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to Obtain a DOE Q-Clearance.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with agile and lean project management methodologies.
  • PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification is a plus.
  • Experience in a national laboratory setting preferred.

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RS21 is committed to transparent and fair compensation. The final salary within this range will be determined based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include flexible paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous employer contribution to premiums for employees and their dependents, a 401k plan with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution, and more.  

Pay range

$130,000 - $160,000 USD

About RS21:
RS21 is a rapidly growing data science company that uses artificial intelligence, design, data engineering, and modern software development methods to empower organizations to make data-driven decisions that positively impact the world. Our innovative solutions are insightful, intuitive, inspiring, and intellectually honest. With teams in Albuquerque, NM, Washington, DC, and distributed throughout the United States, RS21 is an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company two years in a row and a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators

We help clients achieve programmatic goals, improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize productivity using MOTHR, our AI engine, that allows users to seamlessly integrate data and reveal insights at hyper speed. We navigate complex data issues in the fields of healthcare, defense, safety, urban planning, energy, cyber, land use, climate, disaster preparedness, disaster recovery, space, and social equity.

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