Senior AI Project Manager

ML6 - Accelerate Intelligence; Gent; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ML6 - Accelerate Intelligence is seeking an AI Project Manager to align client objectives with technical execution. You will lead AI engineers, manage end-to-end delivery, and ensure on-time, on-scope, within-budget outcomes across Europe from Ghent to Berlin.

The role requires 5+ years of IT PM experience, a Master’s degree or equivalent, and fluency in English with Dutch or German preferred. Hybrid work across multiple EU offices is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience delivering AI-driven projects.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluency in English; Dutch or German proficiency strongly preferred.
• Hybrid work setup from Ghent, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Berlin or Munich.

Responsibilities

• Discovery, scoping and translating business needs into technical roadmaps.
• Bridge between business stakeholders and engineering for clear communication.
• Identify expansion opportunities and propose AI use cases to leadership.
• Own end-to-end delivery from sprint planning to final delivery.
• Oversee governance, budgeting and resource allocation for profitability.
• Ensure compliance, security, privacy and responsible AI standards.
• Apply agile execution across diverse client workflows and tooling.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Kanban

PRINCE2

Job description

TL;DR

• Location: Ghent, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Berlin or Munich (Hybrid). Relocation outside of Europe is not possible for this role today.

• Language: English. Working proficiency in Dutch or German is strongly preferred.

• Experience: 5+ years of delivering IT projects end-to-end in production as a project manager, with a proven track record in AI-driven projects.

As an AI Project Manager, you align client strategic objectives with technical execution, leading teams of AI engineers to deliver high-impact AI solutions on time, on scope, and within budget.

YOUR IMPACT

Strategic Discovery & Stakeholder Management

• Discovery & Scoping: Lead workshops and interviews to uncover business needs and translate them into actionable, technical project roadmaps.

• Technical Translation: Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, adapting communication to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Account Growth: Act as a trusted advisor to identify expansion opportunities and propose innovative AI use cases to senior client leadership.

Project Delivery & Operational Excellence

• End-to-End Ownership: Manage the complete project lifecycle - from sprint planning and backlog prioritization to testing and final delivery.

• Governance & Budgeting: Oversee resource allocation, timelines, and budgets to ensure profitability and delivery milestones are met.

• Compliance & Ethics: Ensure all deployed solutions meet legal, security, privacy, and responsible AI standards.

• Agile Execution: Adapt flexibly to diverse client workflows and agile tooling environments.

Team Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Team Enablement: Foster a high-performance culture, remove delivery blockers, and support team growth.

• Quality Standards: Establish clear accountability and review processes to ensure robust technical output.

• Continuous Improvement: Maintain project documentation and run retrospectives to capture and implement best practices.

What You Bring

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience, with a proven track record in delivering AI-driven projects.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Fluency in English. Working proficiency in Dutch or German is strongly preferred.

• Ability to work in a hybrid setting, from our office in Ghent, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Berlin or Munich.

Technical & Methodological Expertise

• Solid understanding of data pipelines, machine learning workflows, and modern cloud ecosystems.

• Hands-on experience delivering Generative AI solutions is a strong advantage.

• Proficiency with Agile frameworks and project tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Kanban, PRINCE2).

Mindset & Leadership

• Strong ownership mentality with proven success managing cross-functional technical teams.

• Exceptional organizational, scheduling, and risk-mitigation skills.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and comfort navigating rapidly evolving AI technologies.

Why ML6

Less talking, more doing. Join us and push the boundaries of AI.

• 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.