Enterprise AI Program Manager at Girikon in San Ramon-CA Fully Remote - US

Job description

• Girikon is looking at hiring a full-time “Program Manager (Enterprise AI) ” with following job description:

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Gemini Enterprise roadmap initiatives.
• Manage a backlog of business-driven AI agent requests.
• Oversee rollout of new enterprise features and connectors currently in testing.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Drive AI enablement initiatives enabling teams to build and manage agentic solutions.
• Establish governance frameworks, documentation standards, and best practices.
• Track adoption of metrics, usage analytics, and ROI impact.
• Lead evaluation and execution of POCs including Workato MCP vs Google MCP.
• Define scope, KPIs, timelines, and executive reporting structures.
• Present comparative analysis and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to refine and refocus embedded AI strategy.
• Develop phased implementation of roadmap with measurable milestones.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise digital transformation objectives.
• Support development of AI learning programs and enterprise training initiatives.
• Coordinate quarterly AI Hackathons and innovation programs.
• Promote enterprise-wide AI literacy and innovation culture.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, RAID logs, and executive dashboards.
• Lead steering committee meetings and cross-functional working sessions.
• Manage risks, dependencies, vendor coordination, and resource planning.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality program delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project or program management within enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Security, and Business units.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing enterprise POCs and technology evaluations.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, etc.).
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms such as Gemini Enterprise.
• Familiarity with automation/integration platforms such as Workato.
• Experience establishing or contributing to an AI Center of Excellence.
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI, and enterprise adoption frameworks.

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Program management
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Executive communication
• Stakeholder management
• POC management
• Technology evaluation
• Jira
• Smartsheet
• MS Project
• Asana

Preferred

• PMP
• PgMP
• PMI-ACP
• SAFe
• Gemini Enterprise
• Workato
• AI Center of Excellence
• AI governance

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Competitive salary commensurate with Industry Standards.
• Enrollment in group health plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• Training and development of our employees.
• Paid Personal Time Off and Sick days.
• Standard public holidays for all employees.
• Work/Life balance.
• Competitive salary commensurate with Industry Standards.
• Enrollment in group health plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) with Employer contribution.
• Paid Personal Time Off and Sick days.
• Work/Life balance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match after completing 1 year of employment.
• Training and development of our employees
• Standard public holidays for all employees.
• Compensation: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour