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Director Of Program Management roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree maps to an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With 36 total months of work authorization, you have a realistic runway to land and grow in a senior leadership role while pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
The Senior Associate Product Manager supports the strategy, delivery, adoption, and responsible operation of the organization’s enterprise large language model (LLM) portfolio, with primary focus on ChatGPT Enterprise and Claude Enterprise; including chat, api, and coding related products. This hands-on role translates user and stakeholder needs into product priorities, coordinates execution across U.S.- and India-based teams, and improves access, support, enablement, governance, and cost efficiency.
Essential Job Functions & Duties:
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(25%) Platform Administration and Operational Excellence: Lead hands-on administration of enterprise AI platforms, including workspace configuration, access provisioning, license and permission management, SSO/RBAC coordination, user lifecycle processes, API access intake, governance checks, and operational documentation. Identify and implement opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline recurring workflows.
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(20%) Product Operations and Global Delivery Management: Provide product direction, priorities, requirements, user stories, and success criteria to India-based operations and execution teams. Coordinate sprint planning, backlog refinement, cross-time-zone handoffs, asynchronous updates, delivery reviews, dependency management, structured feedback, and blocker resolution.
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(20%) Product Strategy, Roadmap, and Platform Evolution: Support product strategy, multi-quarter roadmaps, operating models, and prioritized backlogs for ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude Enterprise, approved LLM APIs, Codex, Claude Code, and related tools. Evaluate new features, models, and vendor releases for enterprise fit, risk, usability, and business value; coordinate pilots, release planning, configuration changes, product enhancements, communications, and rollout activities.
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(15%) Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use: Maintain usage policies, acceptable-use guidance, access standards, governance documentation, and operating procedures in partnership with Security, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and AI governance stakeholders. Identify and escalate potential misuse, control gaps, and emerging risks while balancing appropriate safeguards with usability and business enablement.
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(10%) User Support, Adoption, and Enablement: Own the end-user experience across onboarding, access, configuration, adoption, and support. Serve as a U.S.-hours escalation point, diagnose product and workflow issues, coordinate technical resolution, and improve intake, routing, ownership, escalation, and service-level expectations. Partner with Learning & Enablement, Innovation, and Citizen Development to develop training materials, product guides, FAQs, office hours, prompt examples, and responsible-use resources.
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(10%) Developer Enablement, Measurement, and Stakeholder Communication: Support approved LLM APIs and coding tools by defining access models, onboarding processes, usage standards, cost and rate-limit considerations, developer guides, starter templates, prompt libraries, and reference patterns. Monitor adoption, active usage, onboarding completion, satisfaction, support quality, license utilization, platform performance, and costs; recommend product, budget, license, and process improvements. Communicate product status, decisions, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
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Perform other duties and contribute to related initiatives as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, information systems, or a related field required
- 3 years of experience in product management, technical product ownership, platform operations, or a related field, including experience supporting enterprise SaaS, AI, API, developer-platform, or technical-enablement products.
- Working knowledge of enterprise LLM products and APIs, including ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude Enterprise, Codex, Claude Code, or comparable platforms; product lifecycle and backlog practices; access, provisioning, and support workflows; prompt and model concepts; adoption and enablement methods; usage governance, cost controls, and responsible AI principles.
- Familiarity with identity management, SSO, RBAC, API security, usage controls, or rate limits is preferred.
- Strong product judgment, requirements definition, roadmap and backlog management, stakeholder alignment, analytical problem-solving, documentation, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to prepare product briefs, user guides, release communications, requirements, and leadership updates and to use tools such as Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
- Able to balance strategic product thinking with hands-on operational follow-through; translate user feedback into prioritized improvements; coordinate distributed teams across time zones; manage multiple priorities; and work effectively with technical, risk, finance, enablement, and business partners.
- English proficiency required.
The pay rate range for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $66,100 to $114,020
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Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
The Senior Associate Product Manager supports the strategy, delivery, adoption, and responsible operation of the organization’s enterprise large language model (LLM) portfolio, with primary focus on ChatGPT Enterprise and Claude Enterprise; including chat, api, and coding related products. This hands-on role translates user and stakeholder needs into product priorities, coordinates execution across U.S.- and India-based teams, and improves access, support, enablement, governance, and cost efficiency.
Essential Job Functions & Duties:
-
(25%) Platform Administration and Operational Excellence: Lead hands-on administration of enterprise AI platforms, including workspace configuration, access provisioning, license and permission management, SSO/RBAC coordination, user lifecycle processes, API access intake, governance checks, and operational documentation. Identify and implement opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline recurring workflows.
-
(20%) Product Operations and Global Delivery Management: Provide product direction, priorities, requirements, user stories, and success criteria to India-based operations and execution teams. Coordinate sprint planning, backlog refinement, cross-time-zone handoffs, asynchronous updates, delivery reviews, dependency management, structured feedback, and blocker resolution.
-
(20%) Product Strategy, Roadmap, and Platform Evolution: Support product strategy, multi-quarter roadmaps, operating models, and prioritized backlogs for ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude Enterprise, approved LLM APIs, Codex, Claude Code, and related tools. Evaluate new features, models, and vendor releases for enterprise fit, risk, usability, and business value; coordinate pilots, release planning, configuration changes, product enhancements, communications, and rollout activities.
-
(15%) Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use: Maintain usage policies, acceptable-use guidance, access standards, governance documentation, and operating procedures in partnership with Security, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and AI governance stakeholders. Identify and escalate potential misuse, control gaps, and emerging risks while balancing appropriate safeguards with usability and business enablement.
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(10%) User Support, Adoption, and Enablement: Own the end-user experience across onboarding, access, configuration, adoption, and support. Serve as a U.S.-hours escalation point, diagnose product and workflow issues, coordinate technical resolution, and improve intake, routing, ownership, escalation, and service-level expectations. Partner with Learning & Enablement, Innovation, and Citizen Development to develop training materials, product guides, FAQs, office hours, prompt examples, and responsible-use resources.
-
(10%) Developer Enablement, Measurement, and Stakeholder Communication: Support approved LLM APIs and coding tools by defining access models, onboarding processes, usage standards, cost and rate-limit considerations, developer guides, starter templates, prompt libraries, and reference patterns. Monitor adoption, active usage, onboarding completion, satisfaction, support quality, license utilization, platform performance, and costs; recommend product, budget, license, and process improvements. Communicate product status, decisions, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
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Perform other duties and contribute to related initiatives as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, information systems, or a related field required
- 3 years of experience in product management, technical product ownership, platform operations, or a related field, including experience supporting enterprise SaaS, AI, API, developer-platform, or technical-enablement products.
- Working knowledge of enterprise LLM products and APIs, including ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude Enterprise, Codex, Claude Code, or comparable platforms; product lifecycle and backlog practices; access, provisioning, and support workflows; prompt and model concepts; adoption and enablement methods; usage governance, cost controls, and responsible AI principles.
- Familiarity with identity management, SSO, RBAC, API security, usage controls, or rate limits is preferred.
- Strong product judgment, requirements definition, roadmap and backlog management, stakeholder alignment, analytical problem-solving, documentation, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to prepare product briefs, user guides, release communications, requirements, and leadership updates and to use tools such as Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
- Able to balance strategic product thinking with hands-on operational follow-through; translate user feedback into prioritized improvements; coordinate distributed teams across time zones; manage multiple priorities; and work effectively with technical, risk, finance, enablement, and business partners.
- English proficiency required.
The pay rate range for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $66,100 to $114,020
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Map your degree to STEM CIP codes
Pull your transcript and match your major against the official STEM CIP code list maintained by DHS. Program management roles at the director level are most defensible under engineering, systems science, or technology management classifications, not general business.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before applying
Check the E-Verify employer search tool on the E-Verify website before submitting any application. Director-level roles often involve third-party consulting firms or subsidiaries, which may not share the parent company's E-Verify status.
Target companies with active I-129 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Director Of Program Management employers that have filed I-129 petitions, so you're applying to organizations already set up to sponsor and extend authorization when your STEM OPT window closes.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Directors Of Program Management typically oversee cross-functional delivery cycles, so your I-983 must specify concrete learning objectives tied to scope management, resource planning, or PMO methodology, not generic leadership development. Vague plans invite DSO rejection.
Address cap-gap timing during salary negotiation
If your STEM OPT expires mid-year and your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30. Raise this timeline explicitly during offer discussions so HR files on time.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wage
Look up the SOC code for Program Management Directors in the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Employers filing a Labor Condition Application must pay at least the prevailing wage for your metro area, and knowing the floor protects you in negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director Of Program Management role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether your degree maps to an approved STEM CIP code, not the job title itself. Program management director roles in technology, engineering, or systems-intensive industries are commonly supported by engineering or computer science degrees that qualify. Your DSO confirms CIP code eligibility when you apply for the extension through USCIS.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Search the employer's legal entity name in the E-Verify employer search tool. Because Director Of Program Management roles frequently sit inside subsidiaries, consulting arms, or joint ventures, verify the specific hiring entity rather than the parent company. If the entity isn't enrolled, your STEM OPT extension is invalid regardless of your degree or role.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a director-level program management role?
Your I-983 must describe specific, measurable skills you'll develop, such as enterprise PMO governance, portfolio prioritization frameworks, or cross-functional risk management. Generic language about leadership or communication won't satisfy SEVP requirements. Your supervisor must co-sign the plan, so align the objectives with your actual day-to-day responsibilities and review cycle.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT expires before October 1?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition by April 1 and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working without interruption. If the petition isn't selected, your authorization ends when your current EAD expires, so plan accordingly with your employer.
Where can I find Director Of Program Management jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Director Of Program Management roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and prior visa filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. Searching there saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting companies individually through E-Verify and DOL disclosure data before submitting applications.