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RWS Group · 2 hours ago

Director, Program Management

RWS Group is a leader in AI data services, seeking a Director of Program Management to oversee strategic delivery and operational excellence for TrainAI programs. The role involves managing client relationships, ensuring quality and performance metrics, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced AI environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery strategy for all TrainAI programs supporting the strategic client
Serve as the executive delivery owner, setting long-term direction and ensuring alignment with the client’s priorities
Oversee complex workstreams including annotation, labeling, linguistic validation, data operations, and ML pipeline support
Act as the senior point of contact for the client’s program, product, engineering, procurement, and quality teams
Lead QBRs, strategic planning discussions, and executive-level communications
Build multi-level relationships that position RWS as a trusted strategic partner
Ensure delivery KPIs, SLAs, quality targets, and performance metrics are consistently achieved
Implement governance frameworks, dashboards, and delivery controls that meet the strategic client’s standards
Apply data-driven decision-making to optimize throughput, accuracy, and productivity
Own P&L for the strategic client’s account, including revenue forecasting, profitability, pricing models, and cost management
Partner with Client Services on SOW development, renewals, and commercial negotiations
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and account expansion
Lead and mentor Program Managers, Senior PMs, and delivery teams supporting the strategic client across multiple locations
Ensure the organization is structured and resourced to meet dynamic demand patterns
Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Vendor Management, Engineering, and Data/AI specialists
Drive root-cause analyses and systemic improvement initiatives
Influence tooling, automation, and operational enhancements to scale high-volume delivery
Champion best practices in AI data operations, workforce models, and quality systems

Qualification

Program ManagementAI/ML Data OperationsP&L OwnershipClient Relationship ManagementFinancial AcumenJiraSmartsheetTableauMonday.comStakeholder ManagementChange LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

10+ years in program, operations, or delivery leadership roles, including managing large global accounts
Deep understanding of AI/ML data operations, large-scale services delivery, or digital operations
Proven success overseeing multi-stream, fast-paced, complex programs with distributed teams
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and contract management
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
Proficiency with program and analytics tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Tableau, Monday.com)

Preferred

Experience working with hyperscale technology clients (strongly preferred)

Benefits

Amazing benefits! (Seriously!)
Generous paid time off package, starting at 25 days per year (10 sick and 15 vacation), plus company holidays, birthday day off, paid volunteer time, and 100% paid parental leave.
401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
Company-wide agile work policy with flexible work arrangements.
Opportunities for training, professional development, and personal growth.
Smart, engaged co-workers and a global culture of diversity, innovation, and opportunity.

Company

RWS Group

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RWS is a global AI solutions company empowering the world’s most trusted enterprise AI.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2003-11-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Benjamin Faes
Chief Executive Officer
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Candida Davies
Chief Financial Officer
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