Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Valvoline Global Operations is seeking an IT Program Manager - AI & Digital to lead complex, cross-functional technology programs. The role involves overseeing large-scale initiatives that drive enterprise growth and digital transformation, while also managing a team and collaborating with executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, multi-project programs aligned to digital, AI, and enterprise technology roadmaps
- Oversee large-scale initiatives and AI/data programs supporting enterprise growth strategies
- Ensure integration across workstreams, proactively managing scope, dependencies, risk, and timeline
- Drive value realization by aligning program outcomes to defined business objectives and measurable performance indicators
- Own executive-level program reporting, dashboards, and steering committee communications
- Partner with the Chief Digital & AI Officer, IT leadership, and cross-functional executives to align priorities and sequencing
- Provide clear visibility into program health, delivery risks, and organizational readiness
- Influence enterprise decision-making through structured analysis, scenario planning, and transparent communication
- Directly manage and develop a small team of Project Managers, providing coaching, performance management, and workload prioritization
- Establish consistent delivery standards, governance rigor, and accountability across assigned programs
- Build bench strength within the PMO to support expanding AI and enterprise technology initiatives
- Ensure programs are sequenced and resourced in alignment with enterprise priorities
- Identify cross-program risks, interdependencies, and optimization opportunities
- Support planning and forecasting processes in partnership with IT leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams spanning IT, Digital, AI, Data, Analytics, and Business functions
- Coordinate matrix resources to support enterprise AI and digital growth initiatives
- Remove organizational barriers and resolve escalated issues to maintain program momentum
- Strengthen program management frameworks, reporting standards, and governance models within the PMO
- Promote scalable delivery practices to support increasing program complexity and organizational growth
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required
- 12+ years of progressive experience in IT project and program management
- 5+ years leading complex, enterprise-level programs with multiple concurrent initiatives
- Demonstrated experience supporting digital transformation, AI, data, ERP, or enterprise technology initiatives
- Experience working with executive stakeholders and preparing executive-level communications and reporting
- Proven experience leading and developing project managers or delivery leads
- PMP certification required
- Strong program governance and delivery oversight expertise
- Ability to manage integrated program roadmaps with multiple concurrent workstreams
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Experience building structured reporting dashboards and performance metrics
- Strong risk identification and mitigation planning capability
- Ability to influence cross-functional leaders without direct authority
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic priorities with disciplined execution
- Enterprise mindset with strong business acumen
- Strategic thinking with disciplined execution
- Executive presence and sound judgment
- Accountability and ownership of outcomes
- Collaborative leadership across matrixed teams
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and scale evolving initiatives
- Master's degree
- Agile, SAFe, or related certifications
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