AI & Data Platform Program Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Irving ▼
New York
Rutherford

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

169600.00 - 254400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic AI & Data Platform Program Lead to oversee the design, delivery, and adoption of two of our most critical technology initiatives: the Modular + Agentic Gen AI Product Platform, and the Enterprise Data Mesh built on a decoupled Data Lakehouse architecture. This role is at the intersection of program leadership, product evangelism, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring we don't just build powerful capabilities, but also deliver business impact through sustained adoption.

Job Responsibility:

Drive end-to-end delivery of Modular Gen AI and Data Mesh platform initiatives—managing timelines, risks, and interdependencies
Translate high-level architectural visions into actionable roadmaps, and ensure aligned execution across multiple tech teams
Establish clear OKRs and KPIs for program success, balancing innovation velocity with governance and adoption
Evangelize the platform strategy to internal business and technology stakeholders
Champion the value of Agentic AI solutions, modular plug-and-play Gen AI, and data-as-a-product across use cases and functions
Package solutions into compelling internal offerings, run roadshows, host demos, and drive awareness across lines of business
Identify key business partners and work with them to understand pain points and showcase how platform capabilities can solve them
Serve as the primary bridge between engineering teams and business users—ensuring alignment of priorities and value
Manage intake of use cases, prioritize based on reuse potential, and track outcomes
Ensure Gen AI components and Data Mesh components interoperate as part of a unified platform offering
Promote consistent design, documentation, and consumption patterns for both AI and data components
Foster a contribution model where other teams can plug into and extend the platform

Requirements:

10–15 years of experience in program management, technology leadership, or product strategy roles
Strong understanding of AI/ML delivery life cycle and modern data architectures (Data Mesh, Lakehouse, Cloud Object Storage, Iceberg, Starburst)
Proven experience in managing large-scale platform initiatives or cross-functional tech programs
Strong communication and storytelling skills—comfortable presenting to both technical and executive audiences
Ability to distill complex technical concepts into relatable business value narratives
Hands-on familiarity with Gen AI concepts such as prompt engineering, RAG, LLMs, agentic workflows, and open-source AI tooling (LangChain, Haystack)
Comfort working with diverse stakeholders including data engineers, AI scientists, architects, business sponsors, and control partners
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 27, 2025

Expiration:
September 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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AI & Data Platform Program Lead

Citi

Location:United States, Irving ▼New YorkRutherford

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract