What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager – Data & AI Initiatives position at Carex Consulting Group?
W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).
Project Manager – Data & AI Initiatives (Contract) - Remote in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!
Carex is partnering with a Consumer Products industry partner to identify a Project Manager to lead and support a portfolio of data, analytics, and AI initiatives. This individual will drive end-to-end project execution across multiple concurrent workstreams, partnering closely with cross-functional teams, business leaders, and VP-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong ownership, delivery accountability, and executive-facing communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and AI concepts into actionable plans that drive measurable business outcomes.
Duration: 6 months
Pay rate: $75/hr
Location: Fully remote
What You’ll Do
Project Manager – Data & AI Initiatives (Contract) - Remote in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!
Carex is partnering with a Consumer Products industry partner to identify a Project Manager to lead and support a portfolio of data, analytics, and AI initiatives. This individual will drive end-to-end project execution across multiple concurrent workstreams, partnering closely with cross-functional teams, business leaders, and VP-level stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong ownership, delivery accountability, and executive-facing communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and AI concepts into actionable plans that drive measurable business outcomes.
Duration: 6 months
Pay rate: $75/hr
Location: Fully remote
What You’ll Do
- Own delivery of multiple concurrent data, analytics, and AI initiatives from project initiation through execution and close
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders, including Managers through VP-level leaders, to define scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria
- Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issue tracking across multiple workstreams
- Lead project governance activities, including status reporting, steering discussions, and executive-level communications
- Translate complex AI, analytics, and data concepts into clear, actionable plans and decisions for non-technical audiences
- Drive cross-functional coordination and accountability to ensure alignment and successful on-time delivery
- Proactively identify delivery risks, resource constraints, and interdependencies, escalating and resolving issues as needed
- Support rollout, adoption, and change management activities tied to new data and AI capabilities
- Facilitate collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to maintain momentum and delivery focus
- Ensure projects are executed with strong organizational discipline, transparency, and measurable outcomes
- Proven experience leading data, analytics, AI, or digital transformation projects in a Project Manager capacity
- Strong executive-facing communication skills with the ability to influence and present effectively to mid-level and senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and workstreams within matrixed organizations
- Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivery accountability and execution excellence
- Deep understanding of project delivery lifecycle processes, including planning, execution, governance, and risk management
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal direction
- Highly organized with strong prioritization, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across both business and technical disciplines
- Working knowledge of data platforms, analytics ecosystems, and/or AI and machine learning concepts preferred
- Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or iterative delivery methodologies preferred
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale or multi-team initiatives preferred
Salary : $75