AI Project Manager

Job Summary\nJob Title: Strategic Program Manager Location: Remote (CST Hours) Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Remote The salary for this role is $130000 to $140000 per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate. JOB DESCRIPTION: As an AI Tech Strategic Programs Lead, you will be responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that define the operational cadence and long-term success of the organization. Combining the analytical rigor of consulting with hands-on technical program execution, you will evaluate complex organizational challenges, design scalable operational frameworks, and drive strategic alignment across leadership. You will act as a connecting tissue between field teams, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs), Product Management, and external stakeholder ecosystems. In this role, you will lead consultative problem-solving engagements, establish strict project governance frameworks, define resource allocation models, and proactively eliminate cross-functional blockers to ensure our technical capabilities are optimally deployed in the market. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Program Architecture: Architect, launch, and govern large-scale strategic programs across the AI Tech organization, ensuring rigorous milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. Executive Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and directors across Engineering, Go-To-Market (GTM), and Strategy & Operations (S&O), driving strategic consensus and alignment on top business priorities. Consultative Problem Solving: Apply structured consulting methodologies to diagnose organizational bottlenecks, build comprehensive business cases, and execute transformational operational improvements. Cross-Functional Blockade Resolution: Identify and systematically eliminate resource, organizational, and technical blockers across Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) teams, Product Management, and field sales teams. Prioritization & Allocation Frameworks: Partner with S&O and leadership to refine customer engagement prioritization frameworks and design resource allocation models that balance market opportunities with engineering capacity. Executive Readiness & Playbooks: Develop high-impact briefing materials, strategic playbooks, and executive summaries to articulate program progress, ROI, and delivery impact to senior Google leadership. Ecosystem Positioning & Alignment: Drive initiatives aimed at enhancing the visibility, branding, and strategic positioning of AI Tech capabilities across Google and our external partner ecosystem. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, program management, or operations within a global technology enterprise. Experience managing large-scale, complex cross-functional projects from inception through execution and measurement. Proven track record of interacting with and influencing C-level clients, executive stakeholders, and senior engineering leaders. Experience developing and executing multi-year business, operational, or technical strategies. “Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. 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