Senior AI Project Manager

ML6; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ML6 is seeking an AI Project Manager to align client strategic objectives with technical delivery. You will lead teams of AI engineers across hybrid offices in Ghent, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Berlin or Munich, ensuring projects deliver value on time and within scope.

You will own discovery workshops, translate business needs into roadmaps, manage budgets and risks, and champion responsible AI practices. Fluency in English required; Dutch or German preferred for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience with AI-driven projects.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluency in English; working proficiency in Dutch or German preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting from our offices in Ghent, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Berlin or Munich.

Responsabilités

• Lead discovery workshops and translate business needs into technical roadmaps.
• Bridge business stakeholders and engineering teams with clear communication.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, budgeting, risk management, and quality.

Connaissances

IT Project Management

AI project delivery

Stakeholder management

Agile execution

Team leadership

Risk management

Formation

Master's degree in a relevant field

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Kanban

PRINCE2

Description du poste

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.