Manager, AI Program Management

Otter Products

Manager, Technical Program Management – AI at Otter Products overseeing AI initiatives and team management in Fort Collins, CO. Leading planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise AI programs.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI programs, from ideation and prioritization through delivery and continuous improvement.
Partner with executive leadership to define AI strategy, roadmap, and measurable business outcomes.
Translate complex AI concepts into actionable program plans aligned with organizational goals.
Establish governance frameworks, success metrics, and reporting mechanisms across AI initiatives.
Drive planning, scheduling, and execution of AI and technology initiatives.
Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints.
Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and operational challenges.
Implement scalable processes and best practices for AI program management.
Support the responsible and ethical use of AI systems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational standards.
Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI initiatives.
Directly manage and develop a team of interns and/or project leads.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to drive team effectiveness and growth.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Allocate resources and prioritize work across multiple AI programs.
Partner with data science, information technology, engineering, marketing, product, finance, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to prioritize and drive business results.
Facilitate alignment between technical and non-technical teams.
Navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making across competing priorities.
Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in technical program management, including in data or AI-related environments, is required.
Previous experience in a mentor, supervisor, lead, or manager role is required.
Agile experience and certifications strongly preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma experience and/or certification is a plus.
PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
basic life
voluntary life
long-term and short-term disability
employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) retirement plan
accrued paid time off based on seniority
volunteer time off
parental leave
bereavement leave
company holidays
years of service awards
Variable Incentive Program - This position is eligible for the Profit Sharing Program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI Strategy DevelopmentProgram PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementData Science Collaboration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Certifications

Agile CertificationPMPCAPMCSMLean/Six Sigma Certification