Associate Project Manager AI/ML

As an Associate Project Manager specializing in AI/ML, you will leverage your 8+ years of experience, including 3+ years in project management, to lead and oversee the successful delivery of AI/ML projects. You will play a pivotal role in managing cross-functional teams, steering complex software projects, and spearheading AI/ML initiatives from inception to deployment. Your expertise will encompass a blend of project management proficiency and technical knowledge in machine learning systems, data pipelines, and model lifecycle management. Your responsibilities will include project planning, tracking, and execution, utilizing methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and SDLC/Waterfall. You will demonstrate your ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders across both business and technical domains, while also showcasing your skills in budgeting, vendor negotiation, and resource planning. Proficiency in tools like MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, ServiceNow, SmartSheet, and Lucidchart will be essential for effective project management. Technical exposure in AI/ML is a must-have for this role, encompassing familiarity with the AI/ML project lifecycle, ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), and data platforms (e.g., Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, Databricks). You will be well-versed in MLOps practices, model versioning, and CI/CD pipelines for ML, collaborating closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver innovative AI/ML solutions. Your ability to translate business challenges into AI/ML use cases and efficiently manage delivery timelines will be paramount. In addition to your technical acumen, you will exhibit strong leadership qualities, effective decision-making skills, and impeccable organizational abilities. Your excellent communication and stakeholder management aptitudes will enable you to influence and secure buy-in from executive sponsors and cross-functional teams. Building and nurturing relationships with business leaders and technical stakeholders will be crucial for the success of AI/ML projects under your purview. Your roles and responsibilities will include leading AI/ML and software development projects end-to-end, collaborating with data science and engineering teams to define project scope and deliverables, and maintaining detailed project plans aligned with business objectives. You will monitor progress, mitigate risks, ensure timely delivery of AI/ML models and software components, and facilitate alignment between business, data, and engineering stakeholders. Tracking project metrics, ROI, and model performance post-deployment, while ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and ethical AI standards, will be integral to your responsibilities. Continuous improvement in project execution and delivery frameworks, staying abreast of AI/ML trends, and contributing to strategic planning for future initiatives will be key aspects of your role as an Associate Project Manager in AI/ML.,