AI Transformation Programs Director

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced AI Transformation Programs Director (10+ years) to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that bring agentic AI and advanced automation into Virtuos’ game development and enterprise technology stack. You will own the end-to-end delivery of AI and data projects, partnering with engineering, production, and studio leadership to design, implement, and scale multi-agent AI workflows that improve quality, speed, and efficiency across our global studios.

• 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.

• 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.