Program Manager, GenAI

Mercuri Urval; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technological innovation is seeking a Project Manager for GenAI to lead R&D projects and mentor teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the tech sector, with a strong understanding of AI technologies. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and representing the organization at national and international events, contributing to Belgium's competitive edge in technology.

Benefits

Dynamic and innovative team environment

Opportunity to work with leading companies in tech

Focus on technological progress and sustainability

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project or program management experience in business or IT.
• Solid understanding of ML, AI, and GenAI technologies.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Dutch or French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage R&D projects, including resource and budget management.
• Draft business cases for strategic visions in GenAI projects.
• Serve as an ambassador for Sirris’ GenAI program at events.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

AI/ML Technologies

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Shape Belgium’s industrial future with GenAI leadership

Be part of Sirris’ mission to advance Belgium’s tech industry by leading GenAI projects, mentoring teams, and driving impactful innovations. Drive collaboration to enhance Belgium’s international competitiveness and sense for innovation.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• In collaboration with the Business Unit Manager and internal experts, you translate the market needs in into strategic visions and a project portfolio. Subsequently, you draft convincing business cases for the submission of concrete R&D projects.
• You are line manager for an autonomous team of Project Managers/Senior AI Experts. You recruit new talent and encourage the development of knowledge and skills of your team members, balancing personal professional growth and the requirements for (future) projects.
• You oversee ongoing R&D projects in various stages of development. This includes resource planning, complex stakeholder management, escalation support and budget management.
• At (inter)national events, network meetings or meetings with (potential) customers or partners, you are Sirris’ ambassador for the GenAI program. Building awareness of GenAI's potential and fostering confidence in Sirris as a high-tech knowledge center.
• You communicate the strategic value of GenAI projects to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Sirris' mission to advance Belgium's technological industry. Foster cross-functional collaboration by sharing insights, innovations, and best practices across programs and business units.

Your profile and experience

• At least 7 years of proven experience in project or program management, ideally within a business or IT environment with a strong industry focus.
• Solid understanding of ML, AI, and GenAI technologies; prior experience managing subsidized projects is highly desirable.
• A Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, demonstrating deep technical and analytical expertise.
• Fluency in English is essential, with proficiency in Dutch and/or French being highly preferred to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Must be based in Belgium or willing to relocate independently, ensuring availability to work closely with the local team and partners.

What our client has to offer

• You will work in an environment where technological progress and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
• You are in an exciting and unique position within a dynamic and innovative team, and in a simulating environment where you can further develop your expertise.
• You have the opportunity to work with leading companies and technology experts who are at the heart of the industrial fabric in Belgium.
• You will be one of the key leaders on the topic of GenAI across Belgium, leading thoughts and opinions while also applying your ideas in reality.

Interested?

T his search is exclusively performed by Mercuri Urval, specialists in Executive Search, Professional Recruitment and Talent Advisory.

Please send your CV and cover letter through www.mercuriurval.com (ref.no. BE-07707). Alternatively, or for additional information, please contact Wouter Snauwaert on [e-mail] .

Sirris has been building innovation as a collective center of the technological industry for over 70 years. It guides companies in developing their product, factory, service, and business model of the future.

As the collective centre of the Belgian technological industry, founded by Agoria in 1949, Sirris is the reference for technology adoption in 5 domains: advanced manufacturing, product solutions, digital transformation, green transition and innovation management. This approach results in more than 1,300 innovation projects a year.

Over 150 multidisciplinary engineers, scientists and technicians who operate from 8 locations across Belgium, guaranteeing that they are always close by. Moreover, Sirris is at the heart of the country’s most extensive innovation network, including public research centres, universities, governments, clusters and other institutions – both at home and abroad. Their unique position as a not-for-profit technological innovation center guarantees a neutral point of view.

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