AI Project Manager

VIQU Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Limited is seeking an AI Project Manager to lead AI-focused projects across the business from planning through implementation and adoption. You will work with technology, data, business, risk, compliance and third-party teams to ensure governance and measurable value.

The role requires 3+ years of PM experience, ideally in professional services, with knowledge of AI governance and data security, and a focus on stakeholder engagement and change adoption. Hybrid in Southampton.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience across technology and business change.
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Delivery of AI, data, analytics, automation or digital transformation projects.
• Good understanding of Generative AI, ML and intelligent automation.
• Strong knowledge of governance, RAID, budgets and change control.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage AI projects from initial scoping through to delivery and handover.
• Own project plans, budgets, milestones, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate delivery across technical, business and third-party teams.
• Oversee requirements, data readiness, testing, validation and implementation.
• Drive business readiness, communications, training and user adoption.
• Provide clear project updates to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

PRINCE2/PMQ/PMP

Job description

AI Project Manager

Southampton - Hybrid (3DPW in office)

Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are looking to recruit an AI Project Manager to lead the delivery of AI-focused projects across the business. The successful AI Project Manager will manage initiatives from initial planning through to implementation and adoption, working closely with technology, data, business, risk, compliance and third-party teams to ensure projects are effectively governed and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities of the AI Project Manager:

• Manage AI projects from initial scoping through to delivery and handover.
• Own project plans, budgets, milestones, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Turn business requirements and AI opportunities into structured delivery plans.
• Coordinate delivery across technical, business and third-party teams.
• Oversee requirements, data readiness, testing, validation and implementation.
• Drive business readiness, communications, training and user adoption.
• Maintain effective governance, reporting and project controls.
• Ensure AI risks around data, privacy, security and compliance are considered.
• Lead workshops, steering groups and key project meetings.
• Provide clear project updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Key Requirements of the AI Project Manager:

• Minimum 3 years' Project Management experience across technology and business change.
• Extensive experience within a legal or professional services environment.
• Experience delivering AI, data, analytics, automation or digital transformation projects.
• Good understanding of Generative AI, Machine Learning and intelligent automation.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, RAID, budgets and change control.
• Experience managing technology delivery alongside business change and adoption.
• Good understanding of data quality, governance, privacy and security.
• Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers.
• Confident managing and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• PRINCE2, PMQ, PMP or equivalent Project Management qualification.
• Knowledge of AI governance or information security standards would be advantageous.