Job Details

One of the country's largest tech-forward retail fashion companies is searching for an AI Program Manager to join their growing innovation team onsite at their headquarters in San Francisco, CA. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping enterprise-wide AI transformation by driving the strategic rollout of next-generation AI solutions, impacting how thousands of employees leverage artificial intelligence in their daily work. If you're excited about leading rapid change and building future-facing programs in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

This exciting chance to lead organization-wide AI initiatives begins as an initial 3-month W2 contract offering comprehensive benefits, strong extension or permanent conversion potential, and the opportunity to work at the epicenter of retail AI innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute comprehensive deployment of advanced AI technologies across the enterprise, including both out-of-the-box and custom solutions
• Design phased rollout strategies, pilot programs, and organizational change management efforts to maximize adoption and impact
• Coordinate with leading external vendors and diverse internal teams to drive successful implementation
• Develop and manage project plans detailing scope, scheduling, milestone tracking, and training initiatives
• Administer license management, manage distribution groups, and ensure seamless technical rollout logistics
• Build and uphold governance models and compliance protocols for ethical AI usage throughout the company
• Craft executive-level communications and engaging adoption resources, including training materials and workshops
• Foster cross-functional collaboration among IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Privacy, and core business units
• Monitor program health using key performance indicators and stakeholder reviews, continuously optimizing outcomes
• Host educational sessions, workshops, and champion programs to accelerate AI proficiency across the workforce
• Manage external relationships, statements of work, and budget allocation for strategic AI projects

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees or project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, etc.) preferred
• At least 10 years' proven success in program management for large-scale enterprise technology initiatives
• Hands-on experience deploying major AI platforms (such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-phase rollouts involving large, diverse user groups and stakeholder teams
• Deep familiarity with AI governance, compliance standards, and responsible adoption principles
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder influence skills, effective with technical and business audiences
• Thorough understanding of change management methods and driving organizational cultural shifts
• Expertise crafting detailed project plans, tracking workstreams, resolving dependencies, and mitigating project risk
• Advanced proficiency in project management platforms (JIRA, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with agile, cross-disciplinary teams in rapidly evolving environments
• Strong vendor management and partnership coordination skills
• Background designing custom AI solutions, prompt engineering, or technical enablement programs
• Knowledge of enterprise software deployment, identity management (such as SCIM provisioning), and privacy frameworks

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.