Principal Program Manager, Commercial AI Programs

T-Mobile

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bellevue, WAFrisco, TX
Salary
$105,400–$190,200 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $210k
This role $148k
$87k most similar roles pay here $279k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $174,162–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $210k for comparable roles.

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About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, providing wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Industry: Wireless Telecommunications

T-Mobile currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,600–$189,600 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Program Manager, Commercial AI Programs

This senior program manager position at T-Mobile leads the end-to-end delivery of commercial AI initiatives, managing complex programs across product, platform, and infrastructure tracks. The role involves creating program charters, developing roadmaps, maintaining PMO trackers, and coordinating cross-functional teams including AI CMZ, Network, and external partners to ensure alignment with strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include risk management, executive communication, budget planning, and compliance with corporate standards. Ideal candidates have 7-10 years of experience in program or project management within technology environments, preferably with B2B technology or AI/ML platforms. Required skills encompass program management, cross-functional stakeholder management, and Microsoft Project tooling, while preferred qualifications include ISV ecosystem coordination and Agile delivery methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Lead creation and communication of program charters for T-Mobile's commercial AI initiatives.
  • Develop 30/60/90-day roadmaps and manage scope changes across product, platform, and infrastructure tracks.
  • Maintain centralized PMO tracker and produce weekly flash reports and monthly SteerCo pre-read materials.
  • Identify risks across parallel workstreams and provide mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including AI CMZ, Network, Legal, Finance, and external partners.
  • Track commercial KPIs such as pilot progression and pipeline development toward revenue targets.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of program or project management experience in technology or commercial go-to-market environments.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs from concept through revenue generation.
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Experience with risk identification and escalation management across parallel workstreams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project/PMO tooling and budget management for program delivery.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Preferred certifications: PgMP, PMP, CSPO, PMI-ACP.

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