Sr. Project Manager

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This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded.

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience leading AI Solutions and project initiatives, ideally within the utilities or energy sector focused around cybersecurity. This role requires a unique combination of project leadership, technical fluency, and industry understanding to help shape and deliver impactful AI-driven solutions

What You'll Be Doing

AI & Data Project Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing AI/ML initiatives (e.g., predictive analytics, computer vision, NLP, or LLMs)

• Understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, including data acquisition, model development, testing, deployment, and monitoring

• Experience working directly with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and cloud/data teams

• Ability to translate AI concepts into actionable business plans and communicate outcomes to non-technical stakeholders

• Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and regulatory considerations (e.g., explainability, bias, data privacy)

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead cross-functional teams in the end-to-end delivery of AI/ML projects, from ideation through deployment and post-launch optimization.

  • Define project scope, goals, success metrics, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal business, and IT stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and outcomes.

  • Facilitate regular communication and reporting to executive leadership and Product Owners.

• Team & Process Management

  • Manage a team of Full Stack Engineers, data scientists, Data & AI Architects, Data Engineers and QA specialists.

  • Implement agile methodologies and best practices to ensure iterative development and continuous improvement.

  • Drive team performance through mentorship, clear objectives, and accountability.

• Risk & Compliance

  • Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical AI standards.

  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure responsible AI development.

• Innovation & Strategy

  • Stay current with AI trends, tools, and technologies to inform strategic planning and solution design.

  • Contribute to the firm's AI roadmap and help shape future offerings and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 7+ years of project management experience in IT or software development, with at least 2 years in AI/ML projects.

• Proven success managing complex, multi-stakeholder technology initiatives.

• Strong understanding of AI technologies (e.g., NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics) and their business applications.

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification preferred.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and MLOps tools.

• Familiarity with data governance and Responsible AI frameworks.

• Ability to remove blockers, mitigate risks, and manage client expectations through excellent written and verbal communications

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