Technical Program Management (AI Governance), Principal

Engineer the Future with Us

We are seeking a highly skilled program manager to join our team as a Technical Program Management (AI Governance), Principal. As a principal program manager, you will be responsible for driving portfolio-level prioritization and delivery of Gen/Agentic AI initiatives, ensuring focus on highest-value outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Drive portfolio-level prioritization and delivery of Gen/Agentic AI initiatives, ensuring focus on highest-value outcomes.
• Ensure alignment between program execution and organizational goals, maximizing business value from AI investments.
• Contribute strongly towards cross-functional AI governance and decision forums that balance innovation velocity with enterprise risk and compliance.
• Shape the future of the Gen/Agentic AI solutions, influencing the direction of AI governance, risk management, and compliance efforts.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing, breaking down silos to accelerate innovation.
• Build scalable governance frameworks and operationalize industry standards to ensure compliance and quality throughout the AI lifecycle.
• Empower business units to confidently adopt GenAI technologies, driving enterprise-wide transformation and agility.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, and deliverables that align with strategic business goals.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize comprehensive program plans, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor program progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement proactive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to project teams, acting as a mentor and thought leader in AI program delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO function, incorporating best practices and lessons learned.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and advancements in AI to enhance program delivery and governance.
• Drive the successful delivery of GenAI offerings and strategic initiatives, positioning Synopsys as a leader in enterprise AI adoption.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager, leading complex projects in the software or high-tech industry and leadingend-to-end evaluation of new model/app/tool requests (including third-party solutions), coordinating risk reviews across IP, privacy, security, and legal/compliance.
• Robust understanding of Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Responsible AI, and AI Governance, and are adept at embedding responsible practices, such as fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability—into every stage of program delivery.
• Awareness of industry standards such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and EU AI Act-style Quality Management Systems, and ability to operationalize them effectively within large organizations.
• Hands-on experience with portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), intake workflow systems, and knowledge bases (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence).
• Ability to drive Scalable, auditable AI governance mechanisms adopted across multiple business units.
• Reduced friction and cycle time for AI model/app approvals without increasing risk
• Measurable enterprise adoption and business value from GenAI deployments

Who You Are:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient in the face of change, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and able to build strong relationships across diverse teams and geographies.
• Comfortable operating in areas of ambiguity where policy, technology, and business objectives intersect.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You will be part of GenAI Center of Excellence, a team that is passionate about driving innovation and advancing our AI Platform & Solutions. This role reports to Head of AI Program Management & Chief of Staff, GenAI Center of Excellence. We are a close-knit, collaborative group that values open communication and continuous learning. We collaborate closely with engineering, product, compliance, and executive teams to deliver impactful results and shape the company’s AI strategy.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.