Technical Program Manager (TPM) – AI/ML

Long Beach, California
MPower Plus

Technical Program Manager (TPM) – AI/ML

Location: California (CA)

Employment Type: Contract – W2 Only

Compensation: Gross $135K including $5K Variable

Experience Required: Below 12 Years

Visa: Independent Visa Holders Preferred

Client Preference: Ex-Amazon Candidates Highly Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking a strong Technical Program Manager (TPM) with hands-on experience driving AI/ML initiatives and managing large-scale AI/ML program execution. The ideal candidate should possess deep understanding of ML models, AI/ML lifecycle management, conversational AI tools, and product-oriented program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI/ML project and program execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Data Science, Engineering, Product, and QA.
• Manage AI/ML lifecycle activities including model development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
• Work closely with conversational AI platforms involving intent/dialog configuration and conversation engineering.
• Evaluate and test different AI/ML tools and frameworks.
• Drive product-focused execution with strong stakeholder management.
• Track delivery milestones, dependencies, risks, and business outcomes.
• Ensure successful execution of AI/ML initiatives in Agile environments.

Required Skills

• Strong Technical Program Management experience.
• Hands-on exposure to AI/ML projects and ML lifecycle.
• Knowledge of ML models and AI frameworks.
• Experience with Conversational AI, intent configuration, and dialog flows.
• Product management mindset and execution capability.
• Experience evaluating/testing AI/ML tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile/Scrum experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ex-Amazon candidates highly preferred.
• Experience working with enterprise AI platforms.
• Prior experience managing GenAI or Conversational AI programs.