Director/Associate Director of Project Management - AI Automation

Moody's Investors Service; Manchester, Eccles; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service is seeking an experienced Director/Associate Director of Project Management to lead project delivery within their AI Automation team. The successful candidate will ensure effective communication, support risk management efforts, and drive high-quality execution of AI automation solutions, contributing to the company's innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of project management experience, preferably in technology or AI-focused environments.
• Proven experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate clear communication between the AI Automation team and stakeholders.
• Lead the internal rollout of AI automation solutions.
• Track usage and other key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Facilitation skills

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Location(s):

• One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5FA, GB
• 7 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8RD, GB
• 55 Princess Street, Floor 3, Manchester, M2 4EW, GB
• The Alexandra 200-220, The Quays, Salford, M50 3SP, GB

Line Of Business: Strategy & Innovation(S&I)

Job Category:

• Product Development

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

We are seeking an experienced Director/Associate Director of Project Management to lead project delivery within our AI Automation team. The successful candidate will drive effective communication within the team and across the broader organisation, support risk management efforts and ensure high-quality execution of AI automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate clear communication between the AI Automation team and stakeholders across the wider organisation, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Risk team, managing interactions to support the strategic and operational objectives of the AI Automation team.
• Provide regular progress updates to leadership on team activities, deliverables and challenges.
• Lead the internal rollout of AI automation solutions, including planning and organising workshops to gather feedback, requirements and ensure effective adoption.
• Track usage and other key performance indicators (KPIs), communicating these to stakeholders to support data-driven decision making.
• Own and maintain knowledge repositories (e.g., SharePoint, wikis, Teams channels) to promote communication, good practices and compliance with company requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7+ years of project management experience, preferably in technology or AI-focused environments.
• Proven experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, organizational and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and leading workshops and feedback sessions.

Competencies:

• Highly organised, with the ability to align and structure teams.
• Effective communicator and relationship builder.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.