This person builds and runs the operational infrastructure that allows the AI Strategy function to manage a growing portfolio.
First 60-Day Deliverables
Ongoing Responsibilities
Portfolio health tracking across all active initiatives — status, dependencies, risks, and decisions needed. Operating rhythm for the AI Strategy team — cadence of reviews, Working Group preparation, and cross-functional coordination. Resource coordination between AI Strategy, ORM, and the CTO's engineering teams to ensure initiatives are sequenced against actual capacity.
Experience Profile
Senior program or delivery manager — 8+ years. Has built intake, inventory, and prioritization frameworks as deployed operational tools, not slide-deck concepts. PMP or equivalent. Financial services or regulated environment experience strongly preferred. Has managed cross-functional technology delivery programs.
Length of Contract period– Up to 180 days.

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