AI Programme Manager - Contract role

Role: AI Programme Manager - Contract role

Consulting Seniority: Manager, Senior Manager, or Principal

Day rate: £400-£650 outside IR35

Project duration: 3 months with potential to extend

Location: Hybrid in London

We've partnered with a digital and business transformation consultancy who are seeking an independent consultant to lead the governance and delivery of a portfolio of AI accelerators, ensuring initiatives are prioritised, effectively managed and progressed from discovery through to BAU.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via the Project Blackbook website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

• Manage portfolio governance, prioritisation, risks and lifecycle progression across AI initiatives
• Align senior stakeholders and vendors on priorities, requirements and delivery decisions
• Develop portfolio reporting and establish consistent governance processes and ways of working

• An independent consultant
• Strong portfolio/programme management experience, ideally across AI, technology or transformation initiatives
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Experience assessing vendors, managing governance frameworks and reporting on delivery, risks and value