Project Manager - AI

Genzeon Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Genzeon Global is looking for an experienced AI Project Manager / Scrum Master in Pune District, India. The role involves leading AI and enterprise software delivery using Agile methodologies, ensuring predictable outcomes while managing risks and stakeholder communications effectively.

Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on Agile practices and leadership abilities. A background in AI/ML or Generative AI projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, or Scrum Master roles.
• Experience managing AI, Data, Analytics, or Digital Transformation initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and enterprise software delivery programs using Agile methodologies.
• Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups.
• Track velocity and release metrics for delivery health.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Drive stakeholder communication and executive reporting.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Project planning

Risk management

Velocity tracking

Scrum Master experience

Resource planning

Cloud management

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Tools

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AI Project Manager / Scrum Master with 10+ years of experience managing AI, Generative AI, Digital Transformation, and enterprise software delivery programs. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Agile delivery, velocity tracking, sprint planning, project governance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and proactive issue resolution. This role requires strong leadership capabilities to drive execution across cross‑functional teams while ensuring predictable delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI and enterprise software delivery programs using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Track velocity, sprint burndown, release metrics, and overall delivery health.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and roadmaps.
• Proactively identify, track, mitigate, and elevate risks, issues, and blockers.
• Coordinate activities across business, architecture, infrastructure, QA, and development teams.
• Drive stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and status governance.
• Ensure alignment of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Support AI modernization, automation, and transformation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Project & Program Management
  • Project planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution [MUST HAVE]
  • Risk, issue, dependency, and change management [MUST HAVE]
  • Resource planning and capacity management [MUST HAVE]
  • Executive reporting and governance management [MUST HAVE]
• Agile & Scrum
  • Scrum Master experience leading Agile teams [MUST HAVE]
  • Velocity tracking, sprint metrics, and release planning [MUST HAVE]
  • Backlog prioritization and sprint management [MUST HAVE]
  • SAFe or Scaled Agile experience [GOOD TO HAVE]
  • Experience managing AI/ML or Generative AI projects [MUST HAVE]
  • Knowledge of Azure OpenAI, AI platforms, LLMs, or enterprise AI solutions [GOOD TO HAVE]
  • Experience managing cloud and modernization programs [MUST HAVE]
• Tools & Platforms
  • JIRA and Confluence [MUST HAVE]
  • Microsoft Project / Smartsheet or equivalent planning tools [MUST HAVE]
  • Miro, Lucidchart, or collaboration tools [GOOD TO HAVE]
• Leadership & Communication
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills [MUST HAVE]
  • Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills [MUST HAVE]
  • Proactive issue identification and resolution [MUST HAVE]

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, or Scrum Master roles.
• 3+ years of experience managing AI, Data, Analytics, Generative AI, or Digital Transformation initiatives [GOOD TO HAVE].