Manager, AI Program Management

Otter Products, LLC•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$135,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Otter Products is hiring for a Manager, Technical Program Management – AI to lead our team in Fort Collins, CO. This role can work a hybrid schedule. We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Technical Program Management – AI to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. This people leader role will oversee a team of technical interns and cross-functional contributors, ensuring alignment between business strategy, technical innovation, and operational execution. The ideal candidate brings a blend of program management, change leadership, AI & technology understanding, and people management experience. About Otter Products At Otter Products, we protect what’s important. From our founder’s garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation and sense of purpose. Through our industry-leading brands – OtterBox and OtterCares – we provide our partners and customers the number one selling and most trusted products in our categories. Our commitment to excellence and our philanthropic spirit is the foundation on which we foster our partner relationships, allowing us to grow and to give - together. By way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation, we support our communities and invest in the future through education that inspires kids to change the world. Our founder’s core values are still at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success not just by business results, but by our ability to give back to our communities and strengthen opportunities for all. To learn more, visit otterproducts.com

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in technical program management, including in data or AI-related environments, is required.
Previous experience in a mentor, supervisor, lead, or manager role is required.

Nice To Haves

Agile experience and certifications strongly preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma experience and/or certification is a plus.
PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI programs, from ideation and prioritization through delivery and continuous improvement.
Partner with executive leadership to define AI strategy, roadmap, and measurable business outcomes.
Translate complex AI concepts into actionable program plans aligned with organizational goals.
Establish governance frameworks, success metrics, and reporting mechanisms across AI initiatives.
Drive planning, scheduling, and execution of AI and technology initiatives.
Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints.
Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and operational challenges.
Implement scalable processes and best practices for AI program management.
Support the responsible and ethical use of AI systems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational standards.
Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI initiatives.
Directly manage and develop a team of interns and/or project leads.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to drive team effectiveness and growth.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Allocate resources and prioritize work across multiple AI programs.
Partner with data science, information technology, engineering, marketing, product, finance, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to prioritize and drive business results.
Facilitate alignment between technical and non-technical teams.
Navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making across competing priorities.
Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives
Other duties as assigned