Senior Program Manager (AI Gov)
Location: Irving, Texas
Country: United States
Category: Project Management
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 31, 2026
Job ID: 648452
Job Description
Job Title: Enterprise AI Governance Program Manager
Location: Dallas TX
Onsite Requirements: Hybrid 3 days a week
Compensation Range: $85-90/hr
Our client is seeking an Enterprise AI Governance Program Manager to lead a strategic enterprise initiative focused on establishing the organization's Artificial Intelligence governance model. This individual will oversee the development of governance structures, operating procedures, decision-making processes, and adoption strategies that enable responsible and scalable AI across the business.
Working across executive leadership, technology, legal, compliance, procurement, and business operations, this role will drive alignment, facilitate critical decisions, and ensure AI initiatives balance innovation with governance, risk management, and business objectives. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced program leader who thrives in highly collaborative environments and excels at guiding enterprise-wide transformation efforts.
- Lead the enterprise AI governance program from planning through execution, managing timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive reporting.
- Partner with senior leaders across IT, Data & Analytics, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and business units to establish AI governance standards and operating models.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops and executive discussions that drive decisions, resolve conflicts, and maintain program momentum.
- Develop governance policies, processes, and decision frameworks that support responsible AI adoption throughout the organization.
- Coordinate vendor governance activities, including AI platform evaluations, contract oversight, and stakeholder reviews.
- Define program priorities, success metrics, and governance controls while ensuring initiatives remain aligned with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with Organizational Effectiveness and business leaders to support communication plans, organizational readiness, and enterprise adoption efforts.
- Prepare executive presentations, steering committee materials, status updates, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
- Promote a balanced approach that encourages AI innovation while maintaining compliance, governance, and operational risk controls.
- 8+ years of Program or Project Management experience leading large-scale enterprise initiatives.
- Familiarity with AI governance principles, responsible AI practices, or emerging AI regulatory considerations.
- Demonstrated experience managing organizational transformation, governance programs, or enterprise change initiatives.
- Strong background coordinating cross-functional programs involving business, technology, legal, compliance, and operational stakeholders.
- Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, facilitate decision-making, and build consensus without direct authority.
- Experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, policies, or enterprise processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, mitigate risks, and maintain program focus.
- Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Technology initiatives.
- Experience managing vendor governance, procurement processes, or enterprise technology implementations.
- Background partnering with Organizational Change Management or Organizational Effectiveness teams.
- PMP, PgMP, Prosci, or other Program or Change Management certifications.
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