Manages and provides leadership for the delivery of highly complex projects, including those involving AI and machine learning technologies
Able to manage multiple large to medium size projects simultaneously
As part of the IT PMO Team, you will play a key role in providing support, guidance and input on the project management processes, standards, deliverables and operational cadence necessary to ensure consistent project execution
Identify project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement and implement solutions, particularly in the context of AI-driven projects
Work with the project teams to develop the scope, schedule, and conditions of satisfaction for a project, while scheduling resources, monitoring task completion, serving as the day-to-day point of contact for business stakeholders
Provide leadership to both the IT and business organizations to ensure that the appropriate processes are followed, and deliverables produced
Provide guidance to project teams on risk mitigation . This includes identification of risks and impacts , communication to the stakeholders on the tradeoffs to drive quick decisions to keep the project moving forward.
Manage stakeholder expectations to ensure the project delivers the agreed upon scope within its budget and time constraints, and stakeholders are informed of progress and issues
May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects that have a distinct beginning and end and play a role coaching and mentoring team members
Ensure all stakeholders are informed of progress and issues
Manage project scope and deliverables through change management process to ensure customer expectations are met
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in technology or business-related field (required)
7+ years of hands-on experience managing medium to high complex IT projects with AI and machine learning technologies
Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface and influence at all levels in the organization
Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members
Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills
Proven Leadership and effective decision-making capabilities
Experience with supporting, leading and managing IT teams
Proven project management experience managing multiple projects in complex environments
Ability to monitor and manage critical path elements of consolidated projects
Vendor implementation experience
Knowledge of PMI project management standards and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) or equivalent methodology