AI & Data Program Management Office Manager (Chennai)

Manager - AI & Data Program Management Office Job Family : Data Science & Analysis (India) Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : None Role Summary The AI & Data PMO Manager will serve as a strategic leader responsible for orchestrating delivery, governance, and adoption of AI & Data initiatives across the enterprise. This role blends PMO leadership, AI transformation, portfolio oversight, and cross-functional coordination. You will support the AI & Data Capability PMO in managing the AI & Data portfolio, establishing core capability foundations, and maintaining the India-specific AI & Data knowledgebase. You will assist with resource planning, budget tracking, knowledge management and expenditure management across the capability. Key Responsibilities 1. AI & Data Portfolio & PMO Leadership Help oversee the AI & Data portfolio across Segments, Solutions, and Platforms related to India operations. Track milestones, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and value realization across programs. Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, and insights for leadership. 2. Cross-Functional Orchestration Act as the connective layer between AI Development teams, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, and AI Business Units in Guidehouse India. Work closely with the AI & Data India Capability Lead and Managers while collaborating with India Technology Capability Leads and Managers. Coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and ensure seamless communication across teams without formal authority. 3. Resource & Budget Management Partner with Resource Management POCs to plan and allocate staffing across AI & Data staff in India. Monitor investment budgets, track financials, and support fiscal accountability. Identify resourcing gaps and support workforce planning. 4. Knowledgebase & Process Management Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the AI & Data knowledgebase in Guidehouse India in conjunction with the Guideho. Manager - AI & Data Program Management Office Job Family : Data Science & Analysis (India) Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : None Role Summary The AI & Data PMO Manager will serve as a strategic leader responsible for orchestrating delivery, governance, and adoption of AI & Data initiatives across the enterprise. This role blends PMO leadership, AI transformation, portfolio oversight, and cross-functional coordination. You will support the AI & Data Capability PMO in managing the AI & Data portfolio, establishing core capability foundations, and maintaining the India-specific AI & Data knowledgebase. You will assist with resource planning, budget tracking, knowledge management and expenditure management across the capability. Key Responsibilities 1. AI & Data Portfolio & PMO Leadership Help oversee the AI & Data portfolio across Segments, Solutions, and Platforms related to India operations. Track milestones, KPIs, risks, dependencies, and value realization across programs. Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, and insights for leadership. 2. Cross-Functional Orchestration Act as the connective layer between AI Development teams, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, and AI Business Units in Guidehouse India. Work closely with the AI & Data India Capability Lead and Managers while collaborating with India Technology Capability Leads and Managers. Coordinate dependencies, manage risks, and ensure seamless communication across teams without formal authority. 3. Resource & Budget Management Partner with Resource Management POCs to plan and allocate staffing across AI & Data staff in India. Monitor investment budgets, track financials, and support fiscal accountability. Identify resourcing gaps and support workforce planning. 4. Knowledgebase & Process Management Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the AI & Data knowledgebase in Guidehouse India in conjunction with the Guideho.