Director, Technical Program Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Director, Technical Program Manager (AI): Building and leading a world-class TPM team to execute enterprise-grade AI initiatives with an accent on organizational design and AI/ML lifecycles. Focus on transforming high-level business vision into a scalable execution engine and orchestrating cross-functional delivery across Engineering and Product.

Location: United States (commuter stipend and US Department of Labor compliance mentioned)

Company

hirify.global develops reliable AI systems and high-quality data technologies that power the world's leading models for enterprises and governments.

What you will do

• Recruit, hire, and mentor a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers, defining the team's culture and operating model.
• Define the long-term execution strategy for Enterprise programs aligned with company-wide OKRs.
• Establish standardized processes for program delivery, risk management, and cross-functional communication.
• Act as the primary bridge between Engineering, Product, and Executive leadership to resolve dependencies.
• Translate complex GenAI technical roadmaps into business outcomes and delivery forecasts for the C-suite and Board.
• Drive enterprise-grade standards for data quality and infrastructure reliability across all business units.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering Leadership.
• 4+ years of experience in people management leading other TPMs or Engineers.
• Proven track record of building teams from scratch in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in the AI/ML lifecycle, including LLM fine-tuning and GenAI deployment at scale.
• Expert-level stakeholder management and the ability to drive consensus among diverse leaders.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Background as a Software or ML Engineer.
• Experience building and driving adoption of internal developer platforms.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale organizational shifts in methodology or technical architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and equity compensation.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Generous PTO and commuter stipend.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace.