AI Comms Implementation Project Manager

NES Fircroft; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider seeks an experienced AI Comms Implementation Project Manager for a 6-month contract based in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, particularly in AI initiatives, and will work closely with various business units to enhance organizational communications through AI. Responsibilities include implementing AI tools, driving prioritization of use cases, and leading training programs. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive hourly rate up to £60/hr.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a Project Manager, ideally in large multinational organizations.
• Experience managing transformation and change in organizations.
• Ability to define and lead training programs to enhance AI fluency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear AI governance for Global Communications.
• Drive prioritization of high-impact AI use cases.
• Work with IT to implement agreed AI agents and workflows.
• Launch a training program to build confidence among colleagues.
• Lead a group of AI accelerators to foster curiosity and accountability.

Skills

Skilled project manager

Experience implementing AI initiatives

Understanding of global matrix organizations

Familiarity with IT and Corporate Communications

Ability to partner with Head of AI Strategy

Collaboration with communication leaders

Education

Degree level

Further project management and AI qualifications

Job description

AI Comms Implementation Project Manager – 6 Months Contract – Didsbury, Manchester

Hybrid – waiting to hear if this role can be fully remote, but you will need to be UK based.

36 Hour week

Up to £60/hr Inside of IR35

Start Date 02/02/2026

Essential: 10 years experience as a Project Manager, expert within AI & be able to roll this out to my client’s corporate communications division. Experience of working for large Global companies. Managing transformation & change in an organization is also valuable. Ability to partner closely with the Head of AI Strategy for Global Communications & Head of Content & Storytelling. Closely collaborate with various communication leaders in the Business Units, Functions, & Regions to understand their processes & needs where AI can help accelerate, automate & amplify the work being done in the organization.

My client is looking for a Manchester-based AI implementation or Project Manager to join the Global Communications team. The person will help us scale & rollout Communications specific AI agents & processes that will help foster greater efficiency, creativity & outputs across all Communications capabilities - from external comms to content creation & data led decision making. The role will be for six months (with the possibility to extend depending on initiative progress & success).

Key roles & Responsibilities:

• Governance & Structure: Deliver clear AI governance / guideline for Global Communications (with backing from the Global Communications leadership team); define a stakeholder map to support how Global Communications builds its AI roadmap
• Use Cases & Prioritization: Drive prioritization of high-impact AI use cases across Global Communications, conduct immediate assessment of tailored AI tools, & develop a rapid implementation plan.
• Implementation: Work with IT & communications colleagues to develop & implement agreed agents & workflows, while using agreed success metrics to inform further use cases.
• Training & Upskilling: Define, lead & launch a training program in Q1 2026 to build fluency & confidence among colleagues, share knowledge & learnings, invite in outside perspectives on a quarterly basis to share insights from other organizations, & drive the mindset shift.
• Change champions: Mobilize & lead a group of 'AI accelerators' & change champions in Global Communications to foster a culture of curiosity & collaboration, ensuring accountability & empowering colleagues to focus on high-value activities.

Skills:

• Skilled project manager, with at least 10 years’ experience, ideally within large multinational organisations
• Experience implementing AI initiatives at an organizational level
• Understanding & comfort working with a global matrix organization
• Familiarity & fluency working with IT & Corporate Communications; experience managing transformation & change in an organization is also valuable.
• Ability to partner closely with the Head of AI Strategy for Global Communications & Head of Content & Storytelling
• Closely collaborate with various communication leaders in the Business Units, Functions, & Regions to understand their processes & needs where AI can help accelerate, automate & amplify the work being done in the organization

Education:

Degree level.
Further project management & AI qualifications useful

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.