Program Manager AI Security

Join a leading-edge technology team as a Program Manager specializing in AI Security. You will drive and oversee complex cybersecurity AI initiatives, playing a critical role in enhancing organizational security posture. This is a high-impact opportunity to work alongside innovative teams, shape strategic projects, and support the latest advancements in AI-driven security., * Lead and coordinate Cybersecurity AI programs, ensuring seamless project execution, status monitoring, and budget management.

• Oversee medium to high complexity teams, managing interdependencies and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and impediments with clear owners and resolution targets.
• Facilitate SAFe Agile ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) planning, daily Scrum, and Kanban activities.
• Support backlog refinement, ensuring items are actionable and meet the definition of done (DoD).
• Deliver executive stakeholder updates, providing clear, actionable progress and insights.
• Foster cross-team alignment by managing dependencies, identifying cross-team risks, and supporting integrated solution delivery.
• Provide backup for Cyber AI colleagues as needed and support special strategic initiatives., Skills Location: Ft Mill SC or Austin TX (Must be able to sit onsite 3 days per week)Length: 6+ month Assignment (Chance of extension or conversion in the future)Pay: $75/hour W2 Referral Rate: $5 (Please do not submit over)Job Details:Program Manager - Supporting Cybersecurity AI in escalation and issue resolution assistance and reporting at a program level when individual projects are part of a larger initiative Communication and awareness across business units of technology project efforts and involvement or participation required from different areas of the firm* Pro target resolution dates owners and mitigation strategies while ensuring timely and effective resolution* Facilitate Scaling Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies and ensure adherence to SAFe guidelines to enhance team alignment and productivity Lead Program Increment (PI) planning sessions and provide support including the facilitation of stand-ups backlog refinement and workflow optimization* Supports the team in defining REFINING and ordering backlog items ensuring they are clear and actionable* Helps the team adhere to the definition of done (DoD) to ensure quality and completeness* Facilitate executive stakeholder readouts delivering clear progress updates and insights for informed decision-making* Manage and coordinate dependencies across multiple teams ensuring alignment early identification of cross-team risks and streamlined delivery of integrated solutionsOther Job Duties:* Support for Other Team Members - To balance workload and support those who are out of the office it may be necessary to backfill for others in the Cyber AI group* Special Initiatives Support - may assign a Program Manager to support special initiatives / strategic opportunities for the firm* Other duties as assigned

Project/Program Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Budget Management, Project Execution, Project/Program Coordination, * Recent experience driving Cybersecurity AI initiatives as a Program Manager.

• Expertise in program management, including financial oversight, status reporting, and escalation handling.
• Proven track record facilitating SAFe Agile ceremonies and leading PI planning.
• Strong skills in backlog refinement, workflow optimization, and Scrum/Kanban management.
• Ability to communicate complex project requirements and drive awareness across business units.
• Proactive risk management and issue resolution capabilities.
• Must be able to work onsite 3 days per week in Ft. Mill, SC or Austin, TX.

[Preferred Skills]

• Experience supporting multiple teams with high complexity and dependencies.
• Background in delivering executive-level communications and stakeholder management.
• Exposure to special initiatives or strategic opportunity delivery in cybersecurity or AI.

• Competitive hourly rate ($75/hour W2).
• Opportunity for contract extension or direct hire conversion.
• Hybrid work environment with collaborative, innovative teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI security projects and strategic growth initiatives.