Project Manager - AI Implementation 6-Month Contract

Lord Search & Selection; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Project Manager to lead an AI implementation project. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a regulated environment, aligning with data governance and engaging stakeholders effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management within financial services and experience in AI or digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing AI, data, or digital transformation projects.
• Strong background in financial services or fintech.
• UK-based and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery of AI solutions within financial services.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including data scientists and business stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Communication

Job description

Location: Remote Industry: Financial ServicesContract Type: Full-time, ContractDuration: 6 Months (with potential extension)Start Date: ASAPJoin a leading financial institution at the forefront of AI transformation.We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-impact AI implementation project. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a highly regulated, data-rich environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery of AI solutions within a financial services context.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and data governance standards.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and change management.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience managing AI, data, or digital transformation projects.
• Strong background in financial services or fintech.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• UK-based and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with LLMs, machine learning platforms, or AI governance.
• Previous work with cloud-based AI tools (e.g., Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI).

Ready to lead the future of finance with AI?Apply now to be part of a transformative journey with one of the UK's most respected financial institutions.

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