Principal Program Manager (Enterprise AI Platform & Strategy)

A Bioscience company headquartered in San Diego, CA is seeking a Principal level Program Manager to lead their AI Strategy, Platform and Roadmap. The Principal Program Manager will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives that define, deliver, and mature the company’s core AI and machine learning platforms. This role combines technical program leadership, platform product management, and strategic advisory responsibilities to accelerate enterprise adoption of secure, scalable, and governed AI capabilities. This role partners with Engineering, Data, Cybersecurity, Tech Enablement & Adoption, Compliance and business stakeholders to architect platform strategy, own the AI services roadmap, and orchestrate multi-team execution across complex workstreams. Acting as the organization’s primary technical AI subject-matter expert, this role drives evaluation of emerging models and technologies, ensures alignment to Responsible AI principles, and shapes the long-term platform foundation that enables advanced analytics, automation, and AI-powered applications across the enterprise.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• PMP certification (or in progress) strongly preferred
• 10+ years of technical project, program, or product management with 2+ years of recent hands-on experience leading enterprise technology, AI, data, or emerging technology initiatives.
• Proven experience evaluating, vetting, selecting, and deploying AI/ML technologies across a large enterprise environment.
• Experience partnering with Data Governance, Risk, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy, security, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of LLMs, RAG, vector databases, embeddings, prompt governance, and model monitoring.
• Experience building AI strategy, roadmaps, business cases, and ROI assessments for executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through enterprise adoption.
• Strong consulting/advisory mindset with ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated industry experience.
• Consulting background (Accenture, Deloitte, Slalom, PwC, EY, etc.).
• Experience supporting CDOs, Data Governance Councils, AI Governance Committees, or Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Experience implementing Responsible AI frameworks and governance programs.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.