AI Program Manager, Governance – 12-month Fixed Term

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

AI Program Manager for IRC harnessing AI to improve humanitarian outcomes. Leading enterprise AI initiatives with global cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,277 - $103,222 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape how a global humanitarian organization harnesses artificial intelligence to improve outcomes
Lead and coordinate the IRC's most important AI initiatives
Drive enterprise AI projects from concept to delivery
Ensure AI tools adopted across the organization are evaluated rigorously and responsibly
Coordinate the cross-functional teams working to embed AI into how the IRC operates
Work at the intersection of technology, program delivery, and organizational change
Partner with senior leaders, technical experts, and frontline staff across the globe

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of project management experience in IT or technology-driven environments
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs with significant technology components
Bachelor's degree required
Experience with AI projects — whether in a project management, product, or operational capacity — strongly preferred
Experience in international NGO or global humanitarian organizations preferred
PMP, CSM, or equivalent project/program management certification preferred
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with Agile methodologies — including Scrum, sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives — is required
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Monday.com, or equivalents
Familiarity with AI concepts, use cases, and the compliance, security, data privacy, and ethical considerations that responsible AI adoption requires
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging from technical working teams through to senior executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementAI project managementAgile methodologiesScrumsprint planningbacklog managementretrospectives

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluence without authorityleadershipcollaborationorganizational change

Certifications

PMPCSM