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The IT Project Management Lead, Enterprise AI Delivery, leads complex, AI programs of enterprise significance. This role is one of Humana's top program delivery leaders, accountable for driving execution across enterprise-scale initiatives primarily through influence, structure, and alignment. You will operate as a senior delivery partner across Enterprise AI strategy, governance, and execution, working on problems of substantial scope where ambiguity, executive visibility, and cross-organizational complexity are the norm. The IT Project Management Lead assembles and leads delivery teams across Enterprise AI programs, identifies the right resources and partners, and drives execution schedules that align to sponsor commitments and enterprise priorities. You will manage executive stakeholder partnerships, navigate ambiguity, and drive structure into complex, evolving initiatives. This Lead brings a delivery posture and can step into complex environments, quickly diagnosing gaps, establishing operating cadence, and driving alignment across data, engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Typical programs span multiple VP organizations, integrate data, engineering, product, and business stakeholders, and carry enterprise-level visibility with executive sponsorship at the VP and SVP level.
When managing programs, the Lead oversees interdependencies and integration across interrelated AI workstreams, sets delivery strategy, and leads execution to unlock longer-term business value. Apply working knowledge of AI/ML program delivery, model lifecycle awareness, MLOps concepts, agentic workflows, and responsible AI/governance frameworks alongside traditional SDLC and ITIL practices. Partners with executives to shape delivery strategy, risk posture, and program design on matters of enterprise significance, translating leadership intent into structured execution. Exercises independent judgment on complex issues, operates, and determines the best course of action across variable, high-ambiguity conditions.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
- 8 or more years of technical program or delivery experience
- 3 or more years leading cross-functional AI, data, or analytics initiatives
- 5 or more years experience in technical product selection, technical design, and practical implementation of IT solutions
- 1 or more years of AI/ML program delivery, including model lifecycle, MLOps concepts, GenAI/agentic workflows, AI governance and responsible AI practices
- Proven ability to translate between data science, engineering, product, and business stakeholders
- Experience managing executive stakeholder relationships and driving alignment across VP+ audiences
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Data Science, or related field
- Hands-on fluency using AI tools to accelerate delivery, including generative AI assistants, agentic workflows, and workflow automation
- Familiarity with modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, cloud-native data stacks)
- Project Management Institute (PMI), SAFe, or equivalent certification
- Experience in the health solutions industry
Additional Information
This position follows a Hybrid work style (2-3 days a week in office). The candidate must live close to one of our designated IT locations: Louisville, KY; Tampa, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Dallas/Frisco, TX; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Washington, D.C; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL, or Charlotte, NC.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$126,300 - $173,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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The IT Project Management Lead, Enterprise AI Delivery, leads complex, AI programs of enterprise significance. This role is one of Humana's top program delivery leaders, accountable for driving execution across enterprise-scale initiatives primarily through influence, structure, and alignment. You will operate as a senior delivery partner across Enterprise AI strategy, governance, and execution, working on problems of substantial scope where ambiguity, executive visibility, and cross-organizational complexity are the norm. The IT Project Management Lead assembles and leads delivery teams across Enterprise AI programs, identifies the right resources and partners, and drives execution schedules that align to sponsor commitments and enterprise priorities. You will manage executive stakeholder partnerships, navigate ambiguity, and drive structure into complex, evolving initiatives. This Lead brings a delivery posture and can step into complex environments, quickly diagnosing gaps, establishing operating cadence, and driving alignment across data, engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Typical programs span multiple VP organizations, integrate data, engineering, product, and business stakeholders, and carry enterprise-level visibility with executive sponsorship at the VP and SVP level.
When managing programs, the Lead oversees interdependencies and integration across interrelated AI workstreams, sets delivery strategy, and leads execution to unlock longer-term business value. Apply working knowledge of AI/ML program delivery, model lifecycle awareness, MLOps concepts, agentic workflows, and responsible AI/governance frameworks alongside traditional SDLC and ITIL practices. Partners with executives to shape delivery strategy, risk posture, and program design on matters of enterprise significance, translating leadership intent into structured execution. Exercises independent judgment on complex issues, operates, and determines the best course of action across variable, high-ambiguity conditions.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field
- 8 or more years of technical program or delivery experience
- 3 or more years leading cross-functional AI, data, or analytics initiatives
- 5 or more years experience in technical product selection, technical design, and practical implementation of IT solutions
- 1 or more years of AI/ML program delivery, including model lifecycle, MLOps concepts, GenAI/agentic workflows, AI governance and responsible AI practices
- Proven ability to translate between data science, engineering, product, and business stakeholders
- Experience managing executive stakeholder relationships and driving alignment across VP+ audiences
- Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Data Science, or related field
- Hands-on fluency using AI tools to accelerate delivery, including generative AI assistants, agentic workflows, and workflow automation
- Familiarity with modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, cloud-native data stacks)
- Project Management Institute (PMI), SAFe, or equivalent certification
- Experience in the health solutions industry
Additional Information
This position follows a Hybrid work style (2-3 days a week in office). The candidate must live close to one of our designated IT locations: Louisville, KY; Tampa, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Dallas/Frisco, TX; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Washington, D.C; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL, or Charlotte, NC.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$126,300 - $173,700 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Document your PMP or equivalent credentials early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. If your PMP certification or PMI credentials are central to your experience, confirm they appear in your job offer letter so DOL accepts them as bona fide requirements.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for project management roles before already understand prevailing wage obligations and the recruitment steps DOL requires. Searching by SOC code 11-9199 narrows your target list to employers who have sponsored comparable roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history specifically for project management positions, so you can apply directly to companies already willing to run the PERM process rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM filings require your offered salary to meet the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check whether the offer clears Level I through Level IV thresholds before you sign, since a wage shortfall can stall or invalidate your petition.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the posted role
DOL audits frequently scrutinize whether the required degree field genuinely relates to the duties of a Project Management Lead. A business administration or engineering degree typically aligns, but a mismatch between your transcript and the job description can trigger a PERM denial.
Clarify I-140 portability rights before your priority date becomes current
Once your I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, you can port your green card priority date to a new employer under AC21 if the new role is in the same or similar occupational category, which protects your place in line if you change project management jobs mid-process.
Green Card Project Management Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Management Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. EB-3 covers the role when it requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, engineering, or a technical discipline. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when the employer can demonstrate the role demands specialized knowledge beyond a standard four-year program. Your employer's immigration counsel defines the classification before filing.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewed every three years with no path to permanence on its own, and it is subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads directly to lawful permanent residency with no lottery, no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and no status expiration once your green card is approved. The tradeoff is a longer total processing timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to card issuance for most nationalities.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Project Management Lead position?
Your employer must advertise the role through DOL-mandated channels, including print ads, job postings, and internal notices, then demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied or were rejected for non-job-related reasons. For a managerial role like Project Management Lead, DOL often scrutinizes whether the stated requirements are genuinely tied to the position's duties rather than tailored to a specific foreign worker's profile, so the job description needs to reflect the actual work being performed.
How can I find Project Management Lead jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in project management occupations, so you can skip the negotiation step and apply directly to companies that have already committed to running the PERM process. Targeting employers with prior PERM filings in your metro area also gives you a realistic sense of the offered wage levels relative to DOL prevailing wage requirements.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can move to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new Project Management Lead role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational category. USCIS evaluates the similarity based on job duties and SOC code, so documenting the overlap between the two positions strengthens your portability claim.