AI Project Manager

Keka Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

AidenAI is seeking a dynamic AI Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives using agile, agentic, and modern project management practices. The role requires a blend of project management expertise, AI awareness, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and technical teams alike.

The AI PM will ensure alignment across product, engineering, and business functions to deliver high-impact AI solutions on time and within scope, and can act as a Product Owner when required,

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in AI, analytics, or digital transformation domains.
• Proven experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies; Scrum certification preferred.
• Exposure to AI project delivery, including LLMs, automation, or data-driven solutions.
• Hands‑on experience using JIRA, Confluence, and Agile lifecycle tools.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end delivery processes — from ideation through build, test, and deployment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage C‑level and business leaders confidently.
• Strategic thinker with a problem‑solving mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams spanning AI, product, UX, and engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and automation project lifecycles from initiation to delivery using Agile, Scrum, and agentic development methodologies.
• Define, manage, and track project plans, milestones, and deliverables for AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and AI teams to ensure effective scope management and prioritization.
• Drive daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain team velocity and focus.
• Work closely with AI engineers, testers, and data scientists to ensure alignment between technical execution and business goals.
• Identify project risks, manage dependencies, and ensure proactive mitigation.
• Manage stakeholder communication, governance, and reporting for senior client leadership.
• Support AI roadmapping, backlog grooming, and cross-functional coordination across build, test, and deployment streams.
• Ensure consistent usage of project tools like JIRA, Confluence, Miro, and other collaboration platforms.
• Champion AI-aware delivery practices — enabling agentic workflows, prompt iteration, and intelligent task management.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering/CS

PMP

CSM

SAFe

AI Project Management credentials

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Agile lifecycle tools

Miro

Job description

AidenAI is a global AI and digital transformation company that enables enterprises to modernize, automate, and accelerate through intelligent platforms. Our ecosystem — including AiDAP (AI-powered modernization), HX (Human Experience), TX (Testing), and Industry AI Agents — integrates AI, automation, and human-centric design to deliver measurable business value across industries such as insurance, financial services, and healthcare.

We are looking for a dynamic AI Project Manager who can drive end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives using agile, agentic, and modern project management practices.

Role Overview

The AI Project Manager (AI PM) will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of AI and digital transformation projects. The role requires a blend of project management expertise, AI awareness, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and technical teams alike. The AI PM will ensure alignment across product, engineering, and business functions to deliver high-impact AI solutions on time and within scope.

This role also offers the flexibility to act as a Product Owner when required, ensuring that business vision and technical implementation stay closely aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI and automation project lifecycles from initiation to delivery using Agile, Scrum, and agentic development methodologies.
• Define, manage, and track project plans, milestones, and deliverables for AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and AI teams to ensure effective scope management and prioritization.
• Drive daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain team velocity and focus.
• Work closely with AI engineers, testers, and data scientists to ensure alignment between technical execution and business goals.
• Identify project risks, manage dependencies, and ensure proactive mitigation.
• Manage stakeholder communication, governance, and reporting for senior client leadership.
• Support AI project roadmapping, backlog grooming, and cross-functional coordination across build, test, and deployment streams.
• Ensure consistent usage of project tools like JIRA, Confluence, Miro, and other collaboration platforms.
• Champion AI-aware delivery practices — enabling agentic workflows, prompt iteration, and intelligent task management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–12 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in AI, analytics, or digital transformation domains.
• Proven experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies; Scrum certification preferred.
• Exposure to AI project delivery, including LLMs, automation, or data-driven solutions.
• Hands‑on experience using JIRA, Confluence, and Agile lifecycle tools.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end delivery processes — from ideation through build, test, and deployment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage C‑level and business leaders confidently.
• Strategic thinker with a problem‑solving mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional teams spanning AI, product, UX, and engineering disciplines.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with AI concepts, terminologies, and frameworks (e.g., LLMs, MCP, agentic AI, Autogen).
• Prior experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams across AI, data, and software engineering.
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD environments.
• Capability to operate as a Product Owner and bridge business–technology objectives.
• Strong analytical, planning, and presentation skills with an “out-of-the-box” approach to problem solving.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe, or AI Project Management credentials preferred.

Why Join AidenAI

• Drive AI‑first programs for global enterprises across diverse industries.
• Collaborate with world‑class architects, data scientists, and AI engineers.
• Experience the future of project management through agentic and AI‑driven delivery frameworks.
• Culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.