Program Manager AI Transformations London

Program Manager - AI Transformation

Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and govern large scale AI Transformation engagements across clients in the UK and Europe. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in delivering complex AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, Data and Digital Transformation programs while managing executive stakeholders and cross functional delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving AI adoption, business value realization, and enterprise scale change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of large scale AI Transformation programs, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, Intelligent Automation, Data Modernization, and Digital Engineering initiatives.
• Define program vision, roadmap, governance framework, value realization approach, and transformation strategy aligned with client business objectives.
• Drive AI adoption across business functions through operating model transformation, process redesign, and organizational change management.
• Manage multi workstream programs involving business, technology, data, security, and operations teams across multiple geographies.
• Establish robust governance structures including steering committees, PMO controls, risk management and reporting.
• Ensure successful delivery against overall scope, budget, timeline, quality, and business outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with CXOs, business leaders, and AI leaders.
• Support business development activities including RFPs, proposals, solution shaping, and transformation roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities to expand AI led transformation initiatives and create measurable business value.
• Partner with account leadership teams to drive customer success and long term strategic engagements.
• Lead distributed teams comprising Program Managers, AI Consultants, Architects, Data Scientists, Engineers, Change Managers, and Business Analysts.
• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large scale AI, Data, Cloud, Digital, or Enterprise Transformation engagements.
• Good understanding of Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, AI Agents), Agentic AI & Autonomous Workflows, Data & Analytics Platforms, Cloud Ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP), and AI Governance, Responsible AI, and Security.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, technology services, or global system integrators.
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe, PMI ACP, or equivalent.

Key Competencies

• AI Transformation Leadership
• Strategic Program Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Digital & Business Transformation
• Governance & Risk Management
• Cross Cultural Leadership
• Value Realization & Business Outcome Focus

Personal Attributes

• High analytical skills
• High degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills