AI Project Manager

ML6; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ML6 is seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager to ensure project goals align with client needs while supervising resources, timelines, and technical requirements. You will lead teams of ML engineers delivering cutting‑edge AI solutions.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and 5+ years in IT project management. English is essential; Dutch or German is a plus, with the option to work from one of our offices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent through professional experience.
• At least 5 years in IT project management delivering data-centric projects.
• Excellent English; Dutch or German preferred; ability to work from one of ML6 offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery phases to extract core business needs.
• Bridge business and tech, translating client preferences into technical goals.
• Own end-to-end delivery, from backlog to final deliverables.
• Oversee resources, timelines and budgets to keep projects profitable.
• Ensure compliance, security and user-centric requirements.
• Mentor teams and drive post-mortem improvements.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Agile methodologies

GenAI understanding

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

PRINCE2

Kanban

Job description

As a project manager you make sure that the goals and outcomes of your project are closely aligned with the needs and wishes of the client while monitoring resources, timelines and technological and other requirements. You will work with teams of highly-talented machine learning engineers delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

Strategic Discovery & Stakeholder Management

• Lead discovery phases using workshops, interviews, and ideation techniques to extract core business needs.
• Technical Translation: Act as the bridge between business and tech, converting complex client preferences into tangible, technical project goals.
• Account Growth: Serve as a trusted advisor, probing for new business opportunities and pitching high-impact solutions to senior leadership.
• Communication: Facilitate synergy between technical experts and stakeholders, adjusting complex messaging to suit the audience’s technical literacy.

Project Planning & Operational Excellence

• End-to-End Delivery: Own the project lifecycle, from creating task backlogs and sprint planning to final deliverable checks.
• Resource & Budget Oversight: Manage resource allocation, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects remain profitable and on schedule.
• Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure every solution adheres to legal, ethical, security, and user-centric requirements.
• Process Agility: Adapt flexibly to diverse client workflows and agile tooling environments.

Team Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Project Coaching: Mentor team members on professional development and foster a culture of collaboration and group cohesion.
• Quality Control: Define clear roles and responsibilities to ensure the highest standard of delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain rigorous project documentation and lead post-mortem sessions to institutionalize "lessons learned."

WHY YOU

First things first, you:

• Have a master’s degree or equivalent through demonstrated professional experience.
• Have a minimum of 5 years in IT Project Management, with a proven track record of delivering data-centric projects.
• Speak English, and preferably also one of the local languages (Dutch or German) and can work from one of our offices.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Data Literacy: Familiarity with data processing and Machine Learning workflows.
• The "GenAI" Edge: Experience in Generative AI project delivery is considered a significant advantage.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to dissect and refine complex client requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Methodology: Expertise in Agile methodologies and proficiency with modern (AI) project management tooling (eg. KANBAN, PRINCE2 methodologies, Jira and other tooling)

Leadership & Mindset

• Accountability: A natural ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, hold members accountable for goals, and take full ownership of project outcomes.
• Organisation: Expert-level skills in planning, scheduling, and coordinating cross-functional resources.
• Soft Skills: Curious, flexible, and proactive; you embrace change and enjoy the challenge of evolving technologies.

WHY ML6

Our 'people first' culture is how we bring innovation to life. We've built a place where we truly love working, and we think you will too. Here's what you can expect:

• Impactful work: Join a team dedicated to delivering real-world value and positive change through technology
• Growth & learning: We invest in your development with opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects and dedicated learning tracks and opportunities
• A culture of trust: Thrive in an inclusive environment built on trust and transparent communication, where every voice is heard and valued
• Rewarding you: We offer an attractive salary package and an optimized benefits program that reflects your expertise and impact. You can view our rewarding philosophy and offerings here.