Project Overview
Client is seeking an experienced AI Project / Program Manager to lead enterprise-level AI and machine learning initiatives. This role focuses on delivering AI-driven solutions across manufacturing supply chain and distribution operations.
The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business and technology teams working closely with executive leadership IT and external vendors. This is not a product management role; the focus is on project/program delivery execution and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AI and ML initiatives across the full project lifecycle
- Develop and manage project plans charters communication plans testing strategies and implementation plans
- Manage scope schedule budget resources risks and overall delivery quality
- Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify and execute AI use cases
- Translate business needs into AI-ready problem statements with clear success metrics (ROI adoption performance)
- Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the AI lifecycle
- Manage AI-specific risks including data quality bias explainability security and compliance
- Oversee pilots proofs of concept production deployments and post-launch support
- Manage vendors and external partners delivering AI solutions
- Drive change management to ensure adoption and effective use of AI solutions
- Apply Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches based on project needs
- Facilitate executive workshops and provide program updates including risks milestones and value delivered
- Support Agile adoption and PMO maturity within the organization
Required Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- PMP certification (or in progress)
- Agile certification (Scrum SAFe or similar)
- Preferred: AI machine learning or data analytics certifications
Experience
- 8 10 years of project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- 5 8 years of IT management experience
- 2 5 years of experience in manufacturing supply chain distribution or operations
- Proven experience delivering AI machine learning or data-driven solutions
- Experience working with AI tools such as ChatGPT Gemini or Claude (functional use not development)
- Experience working with vendors and external technology partners
Technical & Soft Skills
- Strong understanding of AI/ML use cases and enterprise implementation
- Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
- Strong stakeholder management including executive-level interaction
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
- Risk management and decision-making ability
- Diplomatic polished and professional presence
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency
- Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Project Overview Client is seeking an experienced AI Project / Program Manager to lead enterprise-level AI and machine learning initiatives. This role focuses on delivering AI-driven solutions across manufacturing supply chain and distribution operations. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge bet...
Project Overview
Client is seeking an experienced AI Project / Program Manager to lead enterprise-level AI and machine learning initiatives. This role focuses on delivering AI-driven solutions across manufacturing supply chain and distribution operations.
The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business and technology teams working closely with executive leadership IT and external vendors. This is not a product management role; the focus is on project/program delivery execution and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AI and ML initiatives across the full project lifecycle
- Develop and manage project plans charters communication plans testing strategies and implementation plans
- Manage scope schedule budget resources risks and overall delivery quality
- Partner with business and IT stakeholders to identify and execute AI use cases
- Translate business needs into AI-ready problem statements with clear success metrics (ROI adoption performance)
- Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the AI lifecycle
- Manage AI-specific risks including data quality bias explainability security and compliance
- Oversee pilots proofs of concept production deployments and post-launch support
- Manage vendors and external partners delivering AI solutions
- Drive change management to ensure adoption and effective use of AI solutions
- Apply Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches based on project needs
- Facilitate executive workshops and provide program updates including risks milestones and value delivered
- Support Agile adoption and PMO maturity within the organization
Required Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- PMP certification (or in progress)
- Agile certification (Scrum SAFe or similar)
- Preferred: AI machine learning or data analytics certifications
Experience
- 8 10 years of project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- 5 8 years of IT management experience
- 2 5 years of experience in manufacturing supply chain distribution or operations
- Proven experience delivering AI machine learning or data-driven solutions
- Experience working with AI tools such as ChatGPT Gemini or Claude (functional use not development)
- Experience working with vendors and external technology partners
Technical & Soft Skills
- Strong understanding of AI/ML use cases and enterprise implementation
- Ability to bridge business and technical teams effectively
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
- Strong stakeholder management including executive-level interaction
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
- Risk management and decision-making ability
- Diplomatic polished and professional presence
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency
- Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
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