Technical Program Manager 3 – Data & AI
| Company | Wex |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, Portland, ME, USA |
| Salary | $98000 – $130000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BS/BA Degree in technical/information science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of relevant experience in technical program management overseeing key projects within a product line
- Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including hands-on experience with various phases
- Experience in development / basic proficiency in one or more programming languages or scripting languages preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one Agile methodology (e.g., Scrum)
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project)
- Proactive leadership and confidence to drive results
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to anticipate risks and effectively mitigate them
- Analytical mindset with strong decision-making capabilities
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end program management for key initiatives spanning data platform modernization, AI/ML model development, risk analytics, and regulatory data compliance
- Drive work across globally distributed teams with diverse functions, including engineers, data scientists, analysts, and risk managers
- Manage program planning, execution, resource coordination, and delivery milestones
- Act as the central point of alignment across Data, AI, and Risk teams, plus external stakeholders in Product, Engineering, and Compliance
- Ensure scope clarity, track progress, and support change management as initiatives evolve
- Support programs involving AI model development, model governance, explainability, and risk modeling
- Collaborate with MLOps and platform engineering teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and production-ready solutions
- Partner with Data Governance to ensure data quality, lineage, and regulatory compliance across initiatives
- Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and needs effectively to both technical and executive audiences
- Ensure transparency and alignment across all stakeholder groups through structured reporting and proactive issue escalation
- Champion agile delivery practices tailored to complex data and AI workflows
- Implement KPI-driven tracking for program velocity, predictability, and quality
- Maintain strong Jira and project hygiene to support effective reporting and decision-making
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner)
- Experience in a technology-driven environment and with Agile Lifecycle Management software (e.g., Jira, ADO)