AI Program Lead

AI Solutions Associate Program Lead

New York, NY (Hybrid)

Contract to Hire

Compensation: $43 – $55 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a Fortune 50 Broadcast Media & Entertainment organization, is seeking an AI Solutions Associate Program Lead to help operationalize and scale a portfolio of emerging generative AI tools. Based in New York, NY, this hybrid, contract-to-hire role sits at the intersection of technology, creative workflows, and business operations. You will be responsible for coordinating stakeholders, managing vendors, tracking decisions and risks, and developing repeatable processes that move AI capabilities from early adoption toward sustainable enterprise operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a globally recognized media leader, gain exposure to senior professionals across multiple departments, and build expertise in video, streaming, and emerging technologies within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coordinate day-to-day execution across a portfolio of enterprise generative AI tools (e.g., Runway, ElevenLabs, Fal.ai), maintaining program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and action items
• Develop and maintain operating processes, documentation, playbooks, and handoffs to transition AI capabilities from early-stage experimentation to repeatable operating models
• Partner with Business Unit teams to understand use cases, adoption needs, and operational requirements, capturing feedback and outcomes to inform broader program priorities
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Cybersecurity, Procurement, and other partners to resolve blockers and ensure program progress
• Serve as the day-to-day program contact for assigned AI technology partners, managing vendor meetings, roadmap discussions, support escalations, and tracking product capabilities, limitations, and open issues
• Support licensing, usage, and renewal planning by partnering with data leads to monitor usage, demand, and emerging use cases
• Prepare concise program updates, recommendations, and decision points for leadership, and document lessons learned and adoption improvements for broader application across additional AI tools

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2-4 years of experience in program management, project management, business analysis, technology operations, product operations, or a related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience coordinating multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to turn ambiguous problems into structured plans, actions, and follow-ups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technology topics clearly to non-technical audiences
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation, status reporting, and action tracking
• Curiosity about generative AI and enthusiasm for learning new technologies quickly
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
• Preferred: Experience supporting technology, SaaS, AI, digital transformation, or emerging technology programs
• Preferred: Experience working with external technology vendors or SaaS providers
• Preferred: Familiarity with generative AI tools, especially for creative applications (image, video, audio, etc.)
• Preferred: Experience supporting media, entertainment, marketing, creative, or content-production organizations
• Preferred: Exposure to enterprise technology governance, security, legal, or procurement processes
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized Media & Entertainment organization
• Ability to build and grow subject-matter expertise within video, streaming, and emerging technologies
• Exposure to senior-level business professionals across multiple departments and geographic locations
• Chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting high-impact initiatives