Senior Program Manager, Data & AI

phData

9h • Remote

About The Position

Join phData, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean, and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions. We're committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges. phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America, and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership, and trust. Even though we're growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results. This is a highly client-facing role. You will operate as a hybrid Engagement Lead + delivery leader for AI and data programs, accountable for both execution and client outcomes. You will be the “one hand to shake”, orchestrating multi-geo phData teams and partners; and ensuring technical delivery translates into measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Executive-facing client leadership: Track record working directly with executive stakeholders; excellent written and verbal communication, including concise status and executive storytelling.
• Consulting & engagement leadership: Significant consulting experience leading complex technology programs and owning delivery outcomes.
• Program/delivery management: Deep experience with multi-workstream initiatives (ideally data platforms, analytics, cloud, AI/ML) and strong command of Agile/iterative delivery.
• Commercial & financial ownership: Experience managing budget, margin, and commercial risk on services engagements and comfort discussing trade-offs with internal and client leaders.
• Domain alignment: Familiarity with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, AWS/Azure/GCP, modern BI, ML platforms), including risks and trade-offs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading remote, multi-geo teams strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, and be accountable for the success of complex AI and data programs, serving as primary point of contact for client sponsors and partners.
• Partner closely with technical delivery leads and execution teams to drive success and measurable client outcomes.
• Translate client strategy into clear roadmaps and integrated delivery plans, balancing pace, quality, and risk across multi-geo teams.
• Own and actively manage scope across all parties involved. Own or co-own engagement financials (budget, burn, margins, forecasting), early risk/variance management using delivery metrics (e.g., burn, velocity, adoption, value realization), associated communication, and change control as necessary.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior client and partner business and technology stakeholders.
• Navigate ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and tough trade-offs with calm, data-informed recommendations.
• Coordinate effectively with ecosystem partners (e.g., Snowflake, ISVs) to align roadmaps, funding, and delivery.
• Shape a healthy, inclusive delivery culture by setting sustainable operating rhythms and coaching PMs/Delivery Leads/consultants.
• Contribute to the ongoing iteration and refinement of existing phData processes and methodologies.

Benefits

• Recognized as an award-winning workplace in the US, India, and LATAM
• phData celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees