Programme Manager (AI & Big Data)
Our client in the telecommunications sector is looking for a Programme Manager (AI & Big Data) on a contract duration of 6 months.
Role Purpose
The Programme Manager AI & Big Data is responsible for leading the planning governance execution and successful delivery of enterprise-wide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Advanced Analytics and Big Data transformation programmes. The role ensures that AI and data initiatives align with business strategy deliver measurable business value and are implemented securely ethically and within agreed scope budget and timelines. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership data scientists data engineers solution architects cloud engineers business stakeholders and third-party vendors to drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Data Science Business Information Systems or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (Honours/Masters) is advantageous.
- Programme Management certification (PgMP MSP PMP PRINCE2 Practitioner AgilePM or equivalent).
- Agile certification (SAFe Scrum Master PMI-ACP or similar) is advantageous.
Experience
- 10 years experience managing large technology programmes.
- 5 years leading AI Machine Learning Big Data or Advanced Analytics programmes.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing programmes exceeding R50 million.
- Experience leading geographically distributed delivery teams.
- Strong stakeholder engagement at Executive and Board level.
- Experience working within Agile Waterfall or Hybrid delivery environments.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1