Program Manager, AI & Data Engineering
Job Summary
Role: Program Manager AI & Data Engineering
Location:Bangalore
Full/ Part-time:Full time
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating innovations that bring comfortsafetyand sustainability to life. Throughcutting-edgeadvancements in climate solutions such as temperature control airqualityand transportation we improve lives empower criticalindustriesand ensure safe transport of food life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902 we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class inclusive workforce that puts the customer at thecentreofeverything we do. For more information visitor follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
About the role:
Builds enterprise data and AI capabilities to enable secure scalable and high-quality data-driven decisions. Applies AI/ML automation and strong governance to drive efficiency and business value.
- Own annual budgeting forecasting and monthly financial planning for the Data & AI organization.
- Monitor actuals against budgets and proactively identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Manage cost center financials headcount planning vendor budgets and investment tracking.
- Build business cases and ROI models for strategic initiatives.
- Support annual operating plans and long-range planning exercises.
- Establish governance across strategic programs and transformation initiatives.
- Track program health milestones risks dependencies and executive actions.
- Develop executive dashboards and portfolio reporting for leadership reviews.
- Drive governance forums steering committees and operational reviews.
- Ensure delivery teams follow defined governance standards.
- Manage strategic vendor engagements and commercial governance.
- Track Statements of Work (SOWs) purchase orders invoices and vendor performance.
- Monitor resource utilization and contractor spend.
- Support contract renewals and financial negotiations.
- Prepare executive presentations board updates and monthly business reviews.
- Build insightful reports on organizational performance investments and key metrics.
- Support leadership decision-making through financial and operational analysis.
- Track strategic OKRs and operational KPIs.
- Support global workforce planning across employees and contractors.
- Monitor hiring plans utilization attrition and organizational capacity.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Finance on hiring approvals.
- Develop resource forecasting models aligned with business priorities.
- Standardize operational processes across Strategy & Operations.
- Drive automation of financial and operational reporting.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities across planning governance and reporting.
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering or a related field.
- MBA CA CMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- 812 years of experience in Program Management Finance Strategy PMO or Business Operations.
- Experience supporting technology digital transformation or Data & AI organizations.
- Strong understanding of budgeting forecasting financial analysis and portfolio management.
- Experience managing executive governance and cross-functional initiatives.
- Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with global teams across multiple geographies.
- Exposure to Data & AI Cloud Digital Transformation or Enterprise Technology programs.
- Knowledge of financial planning processes and investment governance.
- Experience with vendor and commercial management.
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits andwellbeingprograms. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees health security and success.
Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination
Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability or any other applicable protected class.
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About Company
As the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies a ... View more