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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Director: Coding data - **Company:** Jobgether - **Location:** Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Information Technology Consulting, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Data Management - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5846917074 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, technology delivery, digital transformation, data, or related fields, including significant experience at a Big 3 consulting firm or another top-tier consultancy. * 5+ years of program or portfolio management experience, including leadership of large, multidisciplinary technology programs with multi-million-dollar budgets. * Proven track record of taking AI, data, analytics, ML, or LLM-powered solutions from conceptualization through production deployment. * Hands-on technical background in software engineering or data science, with strong familiarity with technologies such as Python, Java, machine learning, data platforms, and modern AI systems. * Ability to read and review code and provide informed technical input into architecture, engineering, and solution design decisions. * Strong understanding of the LLM lifecycle, including development, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. * Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to C-level executives, clients, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach to program leadership. * Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments, identify problems proactively, and introduce process improvements. * Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and communication skills. * Experience leading and mentoring high-performing, cross-functional teams. * Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, including privacy, bias mitigation, model monitoring, and human oversight. * Willingness and ability to work effectively in a fully distributed, international environment. ## Description This is a fully remote leadership opportunity focused on delivering complex AI and data programs for major clients and high-impact technology initiatives. You will own the execution of a substantial portfolio of projects, turning strategic objectives into reliable, high-quality production outcomes. The role combines technology consulting, program leadership, technical oversight, and client management in a fast-moving AI environment. You'll work closely with senior client stakeholders, researchers, data scientists, ML engineers, software engineers, and business development teams. A key focus will be ensuring programs meet ambitious quality, timeline, budget, margin, scalability, and security expectations. You'll also shape responsible AI practices and help build high-performing cross-functional teams and delivery processes. This role is ideal for an experienced technology leader who combines top-tier consulting experience with hands-on software engineering or data science expertise. Accountabilities * Own the strategy, roadmap, governance, and success metrics for complex AI programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and senior leadership expectations. * Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple AI and technology initiatives, including LLM-powered products, intelligent automation, analytics, and data programs. * Ensure projects consistently meet agreed scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and commercial objectives. * Translate ambiguous business challenges into clearly defined technical workstreams, architectures, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes. * Establish effective program governance, including operating cadences, steering committees, risk and issue management, decision-making processes, and executive reporting. * Work directly with client researchers, C-level stakeholders, product leaders, data teams, engineering teams, and other technical specialists to maintain alignment and delivery momentum. * Lead solution design reviews and provide technical oversight, challenging proposed approaches where necessary to ensure AI solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and production-ready. * Embed responsible and ethical AI principles throughout program delivery, including data privacy, bias mitigation, model monitoring, and human-in-the-loop workflows. * Manage relationships with external vendors and strategic technology partners, including cloud providers, model providers, and systems integrators. * Support technical evaluations, contract-related input, partner performance management, and ongoing vendor governance. * Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams including program managers, technical leads, data scientists, and engineering professionals. * Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, operating models, and program execution standards. * Work closely with Business Development to ensure successful project execution translates into strong client outcomes, long-term relationships, and revenue growth. ## Related Videos - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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