phData

ProgramManager,Data&AI

Newark, New Jersey, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Program Manager, Data & AI at phData. Skills: Data & AI programs, Client-facing, Program Management, Modern data stacks. Lead AI and data programs. Translate client strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Accountable for both execution and client outcomes; Ensuring technical delivery translates into measurable business impact; Owning successful delivery and client outcomes; Ensuring delivery aligns to business goals and measurable value; Deliver results

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Navigate ambiguity; Difficult trade-offs; Data-informed recommendations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of Technical Program / Program Management experience, Experience leading client-facing programs, Experience working directly with executive stakeholders, Experience running multi-workstream initiatives, Familiarity across modern data stacks, Command of Agile/iterative delivery, Solid understanding of Waterfall, Experience leading remote, multi-geo teams, Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related technical field

Nice to Have

PMP certification, CSM certification

What You'll Do.

Lead AI and data programs

Translate client strategy

Partner with technical leads

Own engagement financials

Build trust-based relationships

Identify opportunities to expand services

Provide account health readouts

Help shape delivery culture

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Orchestrating multi-geo phData teams and partners; Partner closely with technical delivery leads, architects, and engineers; Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior client, partner, and technical stakeholders; Manage project risks and customer escalations in close partnership with delivery and sales; Coaching Project Managers and consultants

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Concise status updates; Executive-ready storytelling

Process & Methodology

Program Management, Managing timelines, Managing scope, Managing budgets, Managing resources, Agile/iterative delivery, Waterfall delivery, Engagement financials, Budget management, Burn management, Margin management, Forecasting, Utilization management, Change management, Risk management, Delivery metrics

Full Job Description

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. 6x Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) Fivetran, dbt, Atlation, and AWS Partner of the Year #1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications 600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, etc) Recognized as an award-winning workplace in the US, India, and LATAM Role Overview This is a highly client-facing role. You will operate as a hybrid Engagement Lead + delivery leader for data and AI 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. Core Responsibilities Lead complex AI and data programs as the primary point of contact for client sponsors and partners, owning successful delivery and client outcomes. Translate client strategy into clear roadmaps and integrated delivery plans, balancing pace, quality, scope, and risk across multi-geo teams. Partner closely with technical delivery leads, architects, and engineers to ensure delivery aligns to business goals and measurable value. Own engagement financials including budget, burn, margins, forecasting, utilization, and change control; proactively manage risk and variances using delivery metrics. Build

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