Technology Delivery Manager – Data & AI

ITTConnect • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

TTConnect is seeking a Technology Delivery Manager – Data & AI to work for a client that is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology, and engineering services, present in nearly 50 countries. The end client operates in the utilities industry. This new role is based in Columbus, Ohio, and requires candidates to be local or willing to relocate immediately at their own expense. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.

The Technology Delivery Manager will oversee a portfolio of Data & AI initiatives for a major utilities organization. The role combines technology delivery leadership, portfolio governance, financial management, and executive communication. The manager will partner with business leaders, technology teams, and external providers to align priorities, facilitate decisions, and advance initiatives toward business objectives. Utilities industry experience is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing complex technology programs or portfolios.
• Strong skills in portfolio governance, demand management, prioritization, and investment planning.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, resource planning, and vendor relationships.
• Working knowledge of data platforms, AI capabilities, and solution architecture sufficient to facilitate delivery discussions.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to navigate evolving priorities and drive accountability across multiple workstreams.
• Must be local to Columbus, Ohio, or willing to relocate immediately at own expense.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.

Nice To Haves

• Utilities industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities and establishing governance across workstreams.
• Drive action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and key milestones to closure.
• Develop an understanding of business objectives, data platforms, AI capabilities, solution architecture, and delivery constraints to support informed decisions.
• Maintain alignment among technology teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, labor and vendor spend, resource plans, and accounting alignment.
• Oversee statements of work and contracts, and prepare for recurring financial reviews.
• Lead portfolio reporting and executive communications, providing accurate and timely updates.
• Maintain schedules and portfolio records, escalating decisions or issues affecting scope, schedule, funding, resources, or delivery outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed