Project Manager

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Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and successful deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing cross-functional teams, Agile methodologies, and AI/ML projects, with a strong focus on execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

Department:
Project Management Office
Project Location(s):
United States - Remote
Job Type:
Full time - Contract
Education:
Bachelor's

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution:

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for AI/ML initiatives.

Develop detailed project roadmaps, milestones, and risk assessments to ensure timely execution.

Work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to align on project goals.

Stakeholder & Cross-Team Collaboration:

Act as the main point of contact between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

Translate technical AI/ML concepts into clear business objectives and actionable insights.

Facilitate regular status updates, sprint planning, and retrospectives with Agile methodologies.

Risk & Performance Management:

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.

Track KPIs, performance metrics, and AI model success rates to ensure continuous improvement.

Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency.

AI & Technology Integration:

Oversee AI model deployment processes, cloud integration, and system scalability.

Ensure that LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, and AI solutions align with business needs.

Work with DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines, security, and compliance are properly implemented.

Qualifications

Required Technical & Business Skills

Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Trello.

AI/ML Understanding: Familiarity with NLP, LLMs, RAG pipelines, and data science workflows.

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD pipelines.

Risk & Budget Management: Cost tracking, risk mitigation, stakeholder reporting.

Collaboration Tools: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Notion.

Soft Skills

Leadership: Ability to drive AI projects and influence teams in a fast-paced environment.

Communication: Strong ability to convey technical concepts to business stakeholders.

Problem-Solving: Quick thinking to resolve roadblocks and optimize AI project execution.

Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and evolving AI industry trends.

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