Project Manager – AI / Digital Transformation (INDIGO Program)

Project Manager – AI / Digital Transformation (INDIGO Program)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite/week) – Waltham, MA

aPay Rate: $50–54/hr

Overview

A leading life sciences organization is seeking a Project Manager to support the advancement of an enterprise-wide AI initiative (INDIGO program). This role will focus on driving the organization’s AI and machine learning strategy by leading cross-functional projects within the Foundational AI workstream.

The Project Manager will partner closely with program leadership to support agile transformation, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and drive successful execution of AI-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria aligned with strategic goals
• Develop and maintain hybrid project plans combining Agile (sprints, backlogs) and traditional methodologies (timelines, milestones, budgets)
• Ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time, and within budget

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams across business and technical functions
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Assign responsibilities and track progress toward deliverables

Resource & Capacity Management

• Coordinate team capacity, skillsets, and resource allocation across workstreams
• Ensure effective utilization of resources to support project success

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Resolve issues quickly while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment

Governance & Communication

• Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Support portfolio governance through structured frameworks and consistent reporting
• Ensure transparency and communication across all stakeholders

Training & Adoption

• Organize and facilitate training for users of implemented AI solutions
• Support adoption of AI tools and workflows across the organization

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify improvements
• Promote a culture of learning, feedback, and innovation within teams

Core Competencies

• Proven experience managing AI and technology-driven projects
• Strong expertise in Agile / Scrum methodologies and hybrid project delivery models
• Ability to lead complex projects end-to-end (planning, execution, budgeting, risk management)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global, cross-functional technology projects
• Understanding of:
• Software development lifecycles (SDLC)
• System architecture and integrations
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and applications
• Ability to translate governance policies into actionable workflows
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for leveraging AI for business impact
• Experience supporting change management in evolving regulatory environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Certified Project Manager with experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong background in AI, IT, or digital transformation initiatives
• Highly collaborative, organized, and proactive
• Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
• Capable of driving alignment and delivering results in complex environments