EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company · 11 hours ago
AI Technical Program Manager
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelEDI Staffing is a company specializing in EDI solutions, and they are seeking an AI Technical Program Manager to drive the execution of artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives. This role involves managing multiple AI projects, collaborating with business and technical teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals while maintaining compliance with data standards.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Partner with business and technical leaders to identify, evaluate, determine feasibility, and refine AI use cases
Assess proposed initiatives for business value, feasibility, risk, and scalability
Develop structured recommendations on prioritization, sequencing, and resourcing
Maintain a clear, continuously updated view of the AI initiative pipeline and roadmap
Support leadership decision-making through impact analysis, tradeoff articulation, and scenario modeling
Track realized value and inform future prioritization based on outcomes
Manage multiple concurrent AI and/or machine learning initiatives from concept through production
Create and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and risk logs
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business, engineering, data, security, and legal teams
Proactively identify risks, resolve blockers, and keep initiatives moving forward
Ensure projects meet defined business goals, technical requirements, and governance standards
Provide clear, executive-ready updates on status, risks, and progress
Translate business challenges into structured, AI-ready problem statements
Help stakeholders understand what AI can and cannot do in practical terms
Define success metrics and measurable outcomes for each initiative
Document requirements, assumptions, constraints, and decisions
Serve as a trusted thought partner for business leaders exploring AI opportunities
Ensure AI initiatives comply with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards
Apply governance frameworks consistently across initiatives
Coordinate reviews with security, legal, and compliance teams
Support responsible, ethical, and explainable AI practices throughout the lifecycle
Support evaluation and selection of AI tools, platforms, and vendors as needed for projects
Coordinate pilot programs and proof-of-concept efforts
Manage vendor timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
Partner with internal teams on integration and scaling planning
Build and refine reusable intake, prioritization, and delivery frameworks
Develop templates, playbooks, and best practices
Identify patterns across initiatives to improve future execution
Increase organizational clarity on how AI initiatives move from idea to production
Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strategic Execution: Combines high-level strategic thinking and systems thinking with a hands-on focus on accountability, follow-through, and measurable results
AI & Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of AI/ML (Generative AI, NLP, machine learning, agentic AI use cases) and experience building proof of concept and scalable enterprise or automation solutions
Technical Translation: Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into executive level insights to guide high stakes decisions across the business
Cross-Functional Influence: Exceptional emotional intelligence and ability to influence without authority to lead diverse teams through ambiguity and across organizational boundaries
Delivery & Risk Management: Proven track record in the full project delivery lifecycle, including prioritizing initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, risk, and data governance, security and privacy
Collaborative Problem Solving: A quantitative, analytical approach to problem-solving paired with active listening, excellent written and verbal communication, and empathy for cross-functional partners
Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience supporting prioritization, roadmap planning, or portfolio management
Experience working with engineering, data, or platform teams
Preferred
Exposure to AI, automation, or advanced analytics initiatives preferred
Experience working with vendors or SaaS platforms preferred
Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance considerations
Company
EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company
EDI Staffing is a staffing and recruiting company that provides consultancy and placement services.
Founded in 1994
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joseph Gilbody
President/CEO
Manuel DaRosa. CPA
CFO
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