Role: Technical Project Manager AI Initiatives
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Hire type: Contract
Overview
Drive successful delivery of AI/ML projects for a large enterprise through strong technical understanding, strategic stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration. Serve as the connector between technical teams, business units, and leadership to ensure AI initiatives deliver business value on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML projects from ideation through production deployment
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation strategies
- Manage project scope, budget, risks, and dependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Track and report on project health metrics, KPIs, and progress to stakeholders and leadership
- Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos
- Identify and resolve blockers, escalate critical issues, and drive decisions to keep projects on track
Strategic Relationship Building
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
AI/ML Domain Expertise
Stakeholder Management
Required Qualifications
Project Management Experience
- 5+ years of technical project management experience, preferably in AI/ML or data-intensive projects
- Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management frameworks
- Experience managing cross-functional teams of 10+ people across multiple disciplines
- PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, or equivalent certification preferred
AI/ML Knowledge
Collaboration & Communication Skills
Technical Acumen
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries
- Background in data engineering, analytics, or software development
- MBA or technical advanced degree
- Experience with enterprise AI platforms and governance frameworks
- Knowledge of FinOps, cost management, and ROI analysis for AI projects
- Previous consulting experience or client-facing roles
- Familiarity with change management and organizational transformation
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