Job Details

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is remote.

Overview

We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager - AI that leads end-to-end delivery of AI and data-driven initiatives, ensuring alignment between business goals and technical execution while managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource plans for AI/ML initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams (data science, ML engineering, data engineering, analytics) and maintain strong stakeholder communication.
• Translate complex AI concepts into clear business insights and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, model bias, ethics, privacy, and security; escalate critical issues as needed.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security throughout the AI/ML lifecycle.
• Maintain disciplined use of project methodologies, tools, templates, and portfolio management systems.
• Oversee timely completion of technical and business deliverables.
• Build and track detailed project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource assignments.
• Conduct project meetings, document decisions, and manage risks/issues.
• Deliver weekly status reports and prepare Gate Approvals and Change Requests.

• Strong understanding of business processes, ideally in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Deep project management expertise across all core PM disciplines.
• Proficiency with PM tools (Jira, Confluence), productivity tools, and portfolio management systems.
• Solid understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, data pipelines, model training/testing, and MLOps practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Git.
• Knowledge of data quality, governance, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and algorithmic bias.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and communicate effectively across teams.

• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• High professionalism, organization, adaptability, and accountability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building capabilities.

• 7+ years of project/program management experience, including AI/ML or data-focused projects.
• Proficiency with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
• Experience in regulated industries is a plus.

• PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner
• Scrum certifications (e.g., A-CSM)
• AI/ML-related certifications