Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role, you will serve as the onsite Program Manager for a strategic Data & AI transformation program delivered for a leading energy-sector client. Working directly with business, engineering, and finance stakeholders, you will bridge business priorities with technical delivery, helping shape initiatives across modern data platforms, AI solutions, data governance, and analytics. You will collaborate closely with a distributed engineering team to ensure business needs are translated into high-quality, actionable delivery throughout the full program lifecycle.
This is a US-based role with an anticipated base salary range of $156,000–$180,000 annually.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build trusted relationships with business and technology stakeholders, acting as the primary onsite representative for the Data & AI program
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and other business teams to identify opportunities where data, analytics, and AI solutions can deliver measurable value
- Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into structured user stories, acceptance criteria, and implementation plans for distributed engineering teams
- Manage a portfolio of parallel initiatives, coordinating priorities, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectations across multiple workstreams
- Partner with delivery teams to estimate, plan, and successfully execute Data & AI initiatives, including Databricks modernization, data governance, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, business workshops, sprint reviews, demonstrations, UAT activities, and adoption planning
- Communicate delivery status, business value, risks, and dependencies to client leadership and internal stakeholders
- Drive adoption of delivered solutions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and future program growth
- Work onsite full-time in West Palm Beach, Florida, and meet all client site access and background screening requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- 7+ years of experience in Program Management, Delivery Management, or Technology Consulting within large enterprise environments
- Experience delivering Data, Analytics, AI, or Digital Transformation initiatives, preferably within the energy, utilities, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
- Strong understanding of modern data platforms, data governance, analytics, and AI concepts, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams
- Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into structured delivery plans for engineering teams
- Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives, stakeholder expectations, dependencies, and delivery risks
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, backlog management, and tools such as Jira; exposure to Databricks, AWS, and Power BI is preferred
- Outstanding communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working directly with senior business leaders
This is a leadership role where you will drive impact in two main directions:
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Leading People
Hire and onboard talent, build trust and inclusion, set clear priorities, coach growth, deliver results, and lead change aligned to our values.
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Leading Business
Deliver client value through business understanding, market and financial insight, global collaboration, and continuous improvement.
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
Tampa, FL
Work type
Office
Direction
Project Management
Subdirection
Project Management
Tech level
Director
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Partner with approachable leaders who communicate clearly and tie daily work to our direction.
Advanced tech communities
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