Program Manager, AI & Data Engineering

Role :   Program Manager, AI & Data Engineering Location :  Bangalore Full/ Part-time :   Full time   About Carrier     Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort,   safety   and sustainability to life. Through   cutting-edge   advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air   quality   and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical   industries   and ensure safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the   centre   of   everything we do. For more information, visit   corporate.carrier.com   or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.     About the role :   Builds enterprise data and AI capabilities to enable secure, scalable, and high-quality data-driven decisions. Applies AI/ML, automation, and strong governance to drive efficiency and business value.

Strategic Financial Management Own annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial planning for the Data & AI organization. Monitor actuals against budgets and proactively identify financial risks and opportunities. Manage cost center financials, headcount planning, vendor budgets, and investment tracking. Build business cases and ROI models for strategic initiatives. Support annual operating plans and long-range planning exercises. Portfolio & Program Governance Establish governance across strategic programs and transformation initiatives. Track program health, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive actions. Develop executive dashboards and portfolio reporting for leadership reviews. Drive governance forums, steering committees, and operational reviews. Ensure delivery teams follow defined governance standards. Vendor & Commercial Management Manage strategic vendor engagements and commercial governance. Track Statements of Work (SOWs), purchase orders, invoices, and vendor performance. Monitor resource utilization and contractor spend. Support contract renewals and financial negotiations. Executive Reporting & Business Operations Prepare executive presentations, board updates, and monthly business reviews. Build insightful reports on organizational performance, investments, and key metrics. Support leadership decision-making through financial and operational analysis. Track strategic OKRs and operational KPIs. Workforce & Capacity Planning Support global workforce planning across employees and contractors. Monitor hiring plans, utilization, attrition, and organizational capacity. Partner with Talent Acquisition and Finance on hiring approvals. Develop resource forecasting models aligned with business priorities. Process Excellence Standardize operational processes across Strategy & Operations. Drive automation of financial and operational reporting. Identify continuous improvement opportunities across planning, governance, and reporting.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. MBA, CA, CMA, or equivalent qualification preferred. 8–12 years of experience in Program Management, Finance, Strategy, PMO, or Business Operations. Experience supporting technology, digital transformation, or Data & AI organizations. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and portfolio management. Experience managing executive governance and cross-functional initiatives. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working with global teams across multiple geographies. Exposure to Data & AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Technology programs. Knowledge of financial planning processes and investment governance. Experience with vendor