Director Technical Program Management AI and Data Platform

Summary

Join GoDaddy's Data and Analytics team as a Technical Program Management Director to lead enterprise-scale programs in ML, Gen AI, and Data Engineering. Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, driving innovation aligned with technical delivery and business strategy. Develop and communicate roadmaps for AI and Data Platform projects, ensuring alignment with GoDaddy's vision. Build and improve program management processes, mentor senior TPMs, and influence the velocity of AI/ML initiatives. Orchestrate Generative and Agentic AI initiatives, implementing platforms for large-scale LLM requests and reducing time-to-market. Design and implement solutions integrating personalized recommendation engines and unified ranking frameworks. Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to define project scope, set objectives, manage risks, and deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

• 10+ years in technical program management in a technology driven business, including 5+ years leading sophisticated, cross-functional AI/data programs that demonstrate measurable business results
• Strong technical expertise in AI/ML (including ML Ops, Agentic AI), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and agile methodologies. Hands-on experience with modern development tools (Jira, Confluence, DevOps platforms, microservices, architecture and CI/CD)
• Depth in Data and AI Expertise, implementing data streaming pipelines, unified data stores, and ML inference and serving technologies
• Proven leadership with the ability to mentor senior team members and drive business growth and lead diverse teams across multiple locations. Able to translate sophisticated technical concepts for various collaborators, with prowess in executive reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Sophisticated skills in project planning, execution, budget management, risk assessment, and partner communication, and RACI development

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategy: Develop and communicate the roadmap for AI and Data Platform projects, ensuring alignment with GoDaddy’s vision of collaborating with global teams
• Drive Operational Perfection: Build and improve program management processes, mentor senior TPMs, and influence the velocity of AI/ML initiatives
• Champion AI Initiatives: Orchestrate Generative and Agentic AI initiatives, implementing platforms that handle large-scale LLM requests and reducing time-to-market by crafting upskilling programs to boost adoption
• Operating Model Improvement: Design and implement solutions that integrate personalized recommendation engines and unified ranking frameworks to optimize customer experiences while reducing operational costs
• Champion Teamwork: Partner with Product and Engineering leaders, defining project scope, set objectives and key results, manage risks, and deliver high-quality, new impactful products and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Agile certification

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Parental leave