ASN is seeking an accomplished AI Program Lead to lead the assessment, governance, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise AI initiatives.This role is designed for a strategic and execution-oriented leader who can bridge business priorities, technology delivery, governance, data, security, and organizational adoption. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete AI lifecycle, from opportunity identification and prioritization through deployment, measurement, governance, and value realization.The AI Program Lead serves as the central coordination point between business stakeholders, executive leadership, technical teams, data teams, security teams, and external partners to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes while maintaining solid governance, security, and operational controls.Beyond project delivery, the AI Program Lead will help establish scalable AI operating models, portfolio management practices, KPI frameworks, governance structures, and AI adoption programs that enable long-term organizational success.This role requires a rare combination of executive communication, program management, AI expertise, business transformation experience, governance knowledge, and delivery leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the enterprise AI portfolio and ensure initiatives remain aligned with business priorities and strategic objectives.ResponsibilitiesManage AI initiative intake and prioritizationMaintain AI roadmap and portfolioTrack delivery status and business valueChair portfolio reviews and initiative health assessmentsIdentify delivery risks and mitigation strategiesMonitor initiative execution and resource allocationSupport executive decision-making and investment prioritizationAI Governance & Operating ModelEstablish and maintain AI governance structures that enable responsible and scalable adoption.ResponsibilitiesManage AI governance committeesMaintain AI policies and operating proceduresEstablish AI lifecycle management standardsMaintain AI asset inventories and registersDefine ownership and accountability structuresEnsure compliance with internal governance requirementsCoordinate governance reviews and approvalsTranslate strategic objectives into executable initiatives and measurable business outcomes.ResponsibilitiesConvert business priorities into AI programsDevelop implementation roadmapsPrioritize opportunities based on value and feasibilityAlign AI initiatives with transformation objectivesLead current-state and future-state assessmentsDrive execution against approved roadmapsEnsure AI investments generate measurable and sustainable business value.ResponsibilitiesDevelop KPI frameworksValidate ROI assumptionsMonitor program performanceDesign executive reporting and dashboardsTrack adoption and utilization metricsIdentify optimization opportunitiesAI Delivery OversightProvide leadership across AI implementation programs and delivery teams.ResponsibilitiesOversee agent and automation deliveryManage release readiness activitiesCoordinate testing and validationManage vendor and partner relationshipsEnsure delivery quality and consistencyData, Security & Compliance AlignmentEnsure AI initiatives align with enterprise security, data,
and compliance requirements.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with security and compliance teamsMaintain AI inventories and asset registersEnsure proper ownership of AI platforms and agentsCoordinate AI control reviewsAssist with responsible AI and governance programsOrganizational Enablement & AdoptionDrive AI adoption throughout the organization.ResponsibilitiesSupport change management initiativesTrain business stakeholders and championsBuild communities of practiceSupport internal AI communicationsPromote responsible AI usageQualificationsRequired Experience7+ years of experience in technology, transformation, consulting, program management, or digital strategy5+ years leading enterprise transformation programsExperience managing cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology stakeholdersExperience overseeing complex portfolios of projects and investmentsExperience presenting to executive leadership and boardsStrong understanding of AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technologiesExperience with enterprise AI platforms and ecosystemsUnderstanding of data platforms, cloud technologies, and modern architecture conceptsFamiliarity with Microsoft AI ecosystem, Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot technologies, and enterprise data platformsUnderstanding of AI lifecycle management and operational governanceGovernance & Risk ManagementDemonstrated experience with:AI governanceDigital governanceData governanceSecurity and compliance programsResponsible AI practicesExperience with NIST AI RMF, COBIT, or similar governance frameworks is highly desirable.Bilingualism (French and English) required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Ai Program Lead -Responsable Des Programmes Ia (Montreal)
🏢 ASN
📍 Montreal