AI Technical Project Manager - Associate Manager

Sia•San Francisco, CA

52d•$140,000

About The Position

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. Strategy & Management Consulting Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy. A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The Sia Technology Business Unit supports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions. Our values have led us to two decades of global expansion. Our team is a key part of that story, supporting many of the biggest names in technology with our expertise in Tech Consulting. This role supports enterprise technology transformation programs- including AI, automation, and data-driven initiatives- by enabling structured delivery, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

7+ years of professional experience in program, project, or product management within technology or financial services, including 3–5 years in a Technical Program Management or equivalent technical delivery capacity.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in Agile environments.
Familiarity with AI, automation, and data-enablement platforms
Demonstrate leadership in simultaneously managing multiple large, complex projects that span cross-functional teams, establishing sustainable processes while delivering on time, on budget, with requirements met.
Proven ability to develop business relationships and work successfully with people at all levels of management.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including presentation skills to executive level business stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage program/project level budgeting and provide financial tracking over several million dollars.
Demonstrated ability to motivate project teams in the completion of projects.
Operates with urgency, accountability, and clear judgment in fast-moving environments.
Successfully navigates a highly matrixed organization.
Demonstrate technical and/or data related acumen, as a project manager.
Based in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle and eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Scaled Agile, Scrum Master or equivalent experience.
LEAN Six Sigma certification encouraged.
Working knowledge of Service Now (Carts+) Portfolio & Program Management module and/or similar tools such as; Smartsheets, MS Project, Ariba, Azure DevOps, Google Suite (e.g., Spreadsheets, Doc, Presentation, etc.).
Experience with data visualization or dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau) a plus

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end delivery across multiple initiatives, ensuring consistent intake, prioritization, execution, and measurement in alignment with organizational goals.
Work with Product Owners and small/large engineering teams to implement required business solutions
Define program goals, success metrics, and reporting mechanisms to measure adoption, efficiency, quality, and business impact.
Partner with Program Managers to align intake, triage, SLA tracking, and post-launch measurement to organizational standards.
Build internal customer & stakeholders relationships to manage expectations and agree on clear objectives and timelines
Identify risks and act on them to ensure the team and project are not derailed
Manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
Build subject matter expertise, stay up-to-date on technology, and identify key partnerships to help define team road maps
Switch from program level to task level issues in driving projects to completion
Work with peers of all levels, from front line analysts to high level executives
Be skilled in project and priority triage work effectively within broad parameters, and operate with considerable autonomy
Conduct ongoing communication of team programs and reduce surprises by proactively managing risks
Seek opportunities to create efficiencies for people and processes through automation
Mentor junior consultants in delivery best practices

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Annual base salary starting at $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
401K retirement plan
4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)