Principal Project Manager

About this role

Lead end-to-end delivery of large, multi-workstream, global transformation programs (Cloud, Data, AI, Security, Application Modernization, Industry Solutions). Define delivery strategy, governance model, financial structure, milestones, dependencies, and execution cadence. Act as the single accountable delivery leader for high-visibility programs, including executive steering committees and escalation management

Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate delivery, commercial, technical, and organizational risks. Should be able to lead /co-lead technical discussions with the customers. Engineering teams Lead AI-first delivery models including Generative AI, Azure AI, Copilot-enabled solutions, and AI-powered accelerators

Partner with Architects, Engineering, Data Science, Security, and Responsible AI stakeholders to drive safe, scalable AI deployments. Move solutions from PoC/pilot stages into production-grade enterprise deployments. Apply Responsible AI, security, privacy, and compliance guardrails throughout delivery execution

Own accountability for partner and system integrator delivery performance across complex engagements. Influence delivery sourcing strategies to optimize GCID participation, cost efficiency, and scale. Manage quality, risk, and outcomes across multi-partner delivery landscapes

Should be able to lead technical discussions with engineering teams without support from technical team/architects Act as a role model, mentor, and coach for Senior and Principal Project/Program Managers across ISD / GCID. Contribute to delivery standards, playbooks, AI delivery patterns, and governance models. Support complex pre-sales pursuits by shaping delivery approaches, validating estimates, and assessing risk

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience. MBA preferred. Fluency in AI and its possibilities would be a preferred plus

12+ years of experience in complex project/program

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