Program/Project Manager

As a Program Manager at CACTUS, you will be responsible for leading the governance and execution of high-impact AI projects. Your role will involve managing complex workstreams, overseeing resource utilization, and bridging the gap between technical teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals. If you are a strategic leader with experience in digital transformation and enterprise ecosystems, this position offers you the opportunity to drive large-scale AI initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide end-to-end program governance, planning, and execution oversight for AI-driven projects. - Manage project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with objectives and goals. - Coordinate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and other technical leads to ensure timely deliverables. - Oversee resource utilization, budget tracking, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. - Conduct review meetings with stakeholders, document progress, and ensure timely escalation of critical issues. - Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and progress reports for senior-level monitoring and review. **Qualifications Required:** - B.Tech / B. in Computer Science or IT; MBA / M. Tech in Management or Systems preferred. - Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) desirable. - 10+ years in program/project management with a minimum of 5 years in AI/ML or digital transformation initiatives. - 3-5 years in senior management roles overseeing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder relationships. - Prior experience handling cross-functional programs. **About Cactus:** Established in 2002, CACTUS Communications is a leading technology company specializing in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices worldwide and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. As a Program Manager at CACTUS, you will be responsible for leading the governance and execution of high-impact AI projects. Your role will involve managing complex workstreams, overseeing resource utilization, and bridging the gap between technical teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals. If you are a strategic leader with experience in digital transformation and enterprise ecosystems, this position offers you the opportunity to drive large-scale AI initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide end-to-end program governance, planning, and execution oversight for AI-driven projects. - Manage project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with objectives and goals. - Coordinate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and other technical leads to ensure timely deliverables. - Oversee resource utilization, budget tracking, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. - Conduct review meetings with stakeholders, document progress, and ensure timely escalation of critical issues. - Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and progress reports for senior-level monitoring and review. **Qualifications Required:** - B.Tech / B. in Computer Science or IT; MBA / M. Tech in Management or Systems preferred. - Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) desirable. - 10+ years in program/project management with a minimum of 5 years in AI/ML or digital transformation initiatives. - 3-5 years in senior management roles overseeing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder relationships. - Prior experience handling cross-functional programs. **About Cactus:** Established in 2002, CACTUS Communications is a leading technology company specializing in expert services and AI-driven products that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices worldwide and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.