AI Transformation Programs Director overseeing AI and advanced automation projects for Virtuos game development. Leading teams on complex AI workflows to enhance efficiency across global studios.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of a portfolio of AI, GenAI, and agentic AI initiatives (R&D prototypes, internal tools, production systems) from discovery through rollout and adoption.
Translate business and production problems into clear technical requirements, project scopes, and roadmaps for engineering and data teams.
Drive the design and integration of multi agent AI workflows into existing production pipelines, tools, and services used by Virtuos studios worldwide.
Establish and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication cadences; ensure transparent reporting to executive and studio stakeholders.
Run Agile/Scrum or hybrid ceremonies (backlog management, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) for cross functional teams spanning software, data, infra, and production.
Partner with security, IT, and legal to ensure AI solutions meet governance, compliance, IP, and data privacy requirements.
Define and track success metrics (quality, cycle time, cost, user adoption, ROI) for AI initiatives; iterate based on data and user feedback.
Evangelize AI and agentic AI best practices across Virtuos, coaching teams on how to identify high value use cases and integrate AI safely and effectively.
Mentor junior project managers and technical leads in modern project management, risk management, and delivery practices.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in technical project or program management, with at least 5 years leading complex, multi stakeholder technology initiatives.
Strong track record delivering software, data, or platform projects end to end in gaming, media, or similarly complex tech environments.
Hands on experience working with AI/ML, GenAI, or intelligent automation projects (e.g., LLMs, agents, recommendation systems, smart tooling).
Solid understanding of agentic AI concepts (multi agent orchestration, tool using agents, workflows, safety/guardrails) and modern AI frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering leaders, data scientists, MLOps, and DevOps to deliver reliable, scalable systems.
Strong command of Agile project management, with experience tailoring methodologies for R&D and production contexts.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to engage both technical and non technical audiences across regions and cultures.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
Relevant certifications (PMP, PMI ACP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or similar) are preferred, not mandatory.
Preferred / nice-to-have
- Experience in AAA or AA game development, game tools, or digital content pipelines.
- Prior work with cloud platforms, data platforms, and CI/CD for AI/ML systems.
- Familiarity with change-management and rollout for global organizations, including training plans and playbooks.
- Passion for games and curiosity about how AI can augment creative and engineering workflows.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
Relocation support
Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
Access to various in-house and external learning opportunities
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