Senior AI Project Manager

U.S.-Based, Remote

• Operations
• Full-Time (Approx. 40 hrs/wk)
• Contract Role (Approx. 3 Months to Start)
  
  

A specialized consulting and engineering organization focused exclusively on artificial intelligence is seeking a Senior AI Project Manager. The firm partners with executive leaders to help them leverage the full potential of AI and rapidly realize value through strategy development and production-grade implementations.

The team is composed of experts in AI strategy, data science, machine learning engineering, and related disciplines. Outside of work, team members come from a wide range of creative and technical backgrounds, and the organization values individuality and collaboration.

As a Senior AI Project Manager, you will work alongside multidisciplinary technical and strategy teams to deliver high-impact AI initiatives for clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project & Delivery Management

Lead the full lifecycle of AI and software development projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

• Manage end-to-end project execution
• Oversee project governance (scope, staffing, statements of work, timelines, risk mitigation)
• Coordinate with project leads to maintain client alignment and escalate appropriately
• Ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations
• Define realistic project scopes to support sustainable delivery
• Manage financial health (budgets, forecasting, invoicing)
  
  

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Facilitate effective collaboration across technical and strategy teams while developing team capability.

• Coach and mentor project team members, clients, and new hires
• Promote delivery excellence through retrospectives and continuous improvement
• Drive clarity, alignment, and effective communication
• Work with project leads to ensure timely, high-quality outputs
  
  

Strategic Product Ownership (as applicable)

When serving as a Product Owner, translate business needs into actionable development work.

• Convert client and end-user needs into solution requirements
• Represent the customer perspective to guide development
• Manage and refine product backlogs
• Make real-time scope tradeoff decisions to maintain momentum and value
• Identify growth and innovation opportunities within engagements
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience delivering complex software initiatives in a consulting or professional services setting; familiarity with AI, data, or emerging technologies is strongly preferred
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to anticipate team/client needs and communicate clearly across stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated success managing senior client relationships and navigating ambiguity
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects or programs from ideation through delivery
• Ability to adapt in environments with shifting priorities or experimental work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with both agile and traditional delivery methodologies
• Professional credentials (e.g., PMP, CSM) are beneficial but not required
• A systems thinker who enjoys refining delivery processes for scalability and efficiency
• A collaborative, empathetic leader who supports team development and fosters shared ownership and continuous learning
  
  

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $55-$70 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.