AI Project Manager

NTT DATA Europe & Latam; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NTT DATA Europe & Latam is seeking an AI Project Manager to bridge business needs and technical AI delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams of AI engineers, data scientists, and specialists, translating client goals into concrete AI initiatives.

Hiring for a candidate with a solid AI fundamentals foundation, proven project leadership, and excellent communication. This role requires residency in Spain or willingness to relocate, and offers a path to work on high-impact AI programs across

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical field.
• Solid understanding of AI fundamentals, including classical machine learning and generative AI.
• Experience leading projects and/or technical teams, preferably within AI, data or advanced analytics.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Ability to discuss technical topics confidently with engineers while communicating business implications to non-technical stakeholders.
• Residence in Spain or willingness to relocate to Spain.

Responsabilidades

• Shape project proposals, including scope, approach, team, effort and delivery plan.
• Lead project delivery and ensuring timelines, quality, scope and financial objectives are met.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, data scientists and other technical specialists.
• Creating a positive working environment and supporting the professional development of team members.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understanding business requirements and translating them into clear objectives and priorities for the technical team.
• Communicating project progress, risks, decisions and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI fundamentals

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Descripción del empleo

At NTT DATA, we are one of the largest IT services companies in the world, with more than 100.000 professionals worldwide. Joining us means the stability of a global company, plenty of opportunities to grow professionally and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology projects with leading organizations.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an AI Project Manager who combines a strong business mindset with a solid technical understanding of Artificial Intelligence.

You should be comfortable working at the intersection of clients, business needs and technology: understanding what a client is trying to achieve, translating those needs into feasible AI initiatives, and leading technical teams through successful delivery.

You do not need to be the person implementing the models, but you should have enough technical depth to understand the solutions being built, challenge technical decisions when necessary, and communicate effectively with AI engineers, architects and client stakeholders.

What will you be accountable for?

As an AI Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of AI initiatives, including:

• Shaping project proposals, including scope, approach, team, effort and delivery plan.
• Leading project delivery and ensuring agreed timelines, quality standards, scope and financial objectives are met.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, data scientists and other technical specialists.
• Creating a positive working environment and supporting the professional development of team members.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understanding business requirements and translating them into clear objectives and priorities for the technical team.
• Communicating project progress, risks, decisions and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or another related technical field.
• A solid understanding of AI fundamentals, covering both classical machine learning and generative AI.
• Experience leading projects and/or technical teams, preferably within AI, data or advanced analytics.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• The ability to discuss technical topics confidently with engineers while communicating their business implications to non-technical stakeholders.
• Residence in Spain or willingness to relocate to Spain.

Nice to have

• A master’s degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science or a related field.
• Previous experience in consulting or other client-facing environments.
• Experience using AI assistants effectively as part of your day-to-day work.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum ways of working.
• Experience defining AI project proposals, estimates or statements of work.
• An excellent command of English, ideally C1–C2 level.

What do we offer?

We offer you:

• The opportunity to build state-of-the-art AI solutions for leading companies in Spain and Europe.
• Involvement in high-priority projects with visibility to senior leadership.
• Opportunities to attend and speak at conferences.
• The chance to join a consolidated multinational such as NTT DATA, which shares your professional interests and is passionate about applying artificial intelligence in large companies and public agencies.
• A competitive salary based on your experience.
• A career path that supports your professional development and continuous improvement, including language courses, management and professional skills training, and technical training and certifications.