Program ManagerRTE (GenAI)

Program Manager / Release Train Engineer (RTE) Telecom & GenAI Programs
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager / Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead strategic initiatives within the Chief Data Office (CDO) of a leading telecom organization. This role is critical to driving the successful execution of complex business and technology programs involving advanced analytics network intelligence and Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong program management expertise telecom industry experience and a proven ability to lead cross functional teams in delivering large scale transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will bring hands on experience leading GenAI and AI driven programs working closely with business stakeholders architects product teams and engineering organizations to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Location Requirement: This is a hybrid role requiring presence at the client office in Bedminster NJ 2 3 days per week with the remainder of the work performed remotely.

Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution

. Lead the planning execution and delivery of strategic business and technology programs aligned with organizational priorities.
. Serve as the Program Manager and/or Release Train Engineer (RTE) for multiple Agile teams ensuring alignment across business product data and technology workstreams.
. Manage program scope timelines budgets dependencies risks and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
. Drive execution of AI and Generative AI initiatives including use cases involving intelligent automation Large Language Models (LLMs) enterprise copilots knowledge management and advanced analytics.
. Ensure alignment of program objectives with network operations customer experience analytics and emerging technologies such as 5G Edge Computing AI/ML and GenAI.

GenAI Strategy & Delivery

. Partner with business leaders architects product owners and engineering teams to identify prioritize and deliver GenAI use cases.
. Lead roadmap planning governance and execution of GenAI solutions leveraging enterprise platforms and cloud technologies.
. Support implementation of AI operating models that promote scalability adoption and business value realization.
. Track adoption business outcomes and performance metrics for GenAI initiatives.
. Stay current with emerging AI technologies industry trends and best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

. Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors technical teams and key business stakeholders.
. Facilitate collaboration across data architecture engineering AI/ML product and business teams.
. Communicate program status risks dependencies and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Risk & Issue Management

. Identify and mitigate program risks delivery challenges resource constraints and operational dependencies.
. Maintain escalation paths and resolution plans for high impact issues.
. Proactively manage cross team dependencies and remove delivery impediments within Agile environments.

Performance & Reporting

. Define and track KPIs related to program milestones GenAI adoption delivery performance and business outcomes.
. Deliver executive level reporting dashboards and status updates.
. Monitor program health release progress and value realization through Agile and program management metrics.


Qualifications
Education & Experience

. Bachelors or Masters degree in Telecommunications Information Systems Computer Science Engineering Business or a related field.
. 8 years of program/project management experience with at least 3 years in telecom network centric or technology transformation environments.
. 3 years leading enterprise AI/ML or Generative AI initiatives.
. Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) Program Manager or equivalent leadership role within Agile organizations.
. Experience managing large scale cross functional technology transformation programs.

Skills & Competencies

. Strong understanding of telecom ecosystems including OSS/BSS network operations analytics platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
. Demonstrated experience delivering GenAI solutions including LLM based applications AI copilots retrieval augmented generation (RAG) intelligent automation or enterprise AI platforms.
. Familiarity with AI governance AI adoption frameworks and enterprise AI delivery practices.
. Strong leadership communication facilitation and executive stakeholder management skills.
. Experience with Agile SAFe Scrum or hybrid delivery methodologies.
. PMP PgMP SAFe Agilist (SA) SAFe RTE or equivalent certification preferred.
. Experience with Azure AWS or Google Cloud platforms is highly desirable.


Work Location

. Hybrid work model requiring 2 3 days per week onsite at the clients Bedminster NJ office.
. Ability to work effectively with distributed teams and executive stakeholders.
. Occasional travel may be required based on program needs.
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Why Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to lead high impact initiatives at the intersection of telecommunications digital transformation and Generative AI innovation. You will help shape and deliver next generation AI powered capabilities while working alongside business and technology leaders driving meaningful transformation across the organization.

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88200.00 $125500.00.
CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

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• Conflict Resolution
• Delivery management
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• Stakeholder management

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