Project Manager – AI Initiatives

Timesworld; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Timesworld in India seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead its cross-functional Innovation Team, discovering, validating and delivering cutting-edge technologies aligned with Timesworld’s mission.

You will manage experimental projects, champion rapid prototyping, and bring bold ideas to life, working with data scientists, developers, designers and product leads.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of IT experience with 4–6 years in project management.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML, automation, IoT, cloud platforms, and digital transformation trends.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, explore hypotheses, and drive validation through experimentation.
• Balance innovation with deliverables, timelines, and business priorities.
• Familiarity with KPIs, OKRs, and other goal-setting frameworks.
• Experience using Jira for project tracking.
• PMP certification is required; knowledge of PM tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of innovation-driven projects, from concept to implementation.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, designers, and product leads to prototype MVPs.
• Establish clear goals, timelines, and success metrics for initiatives.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging technologies and opportunities.
• Promote agile methodologies, rapid iteration, and lean experimentation.
• Balance exploration with delivery to meet business needs and timelines.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops.
• Track performance metrics, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Serve as the communication bridge between executive leadership and technical teams.
• Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

AI/ML awareness

Cloud & IoT awareness

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Department: Innovation & Strategy
Job Type: Permanent
Location: India

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Manager to lead our cross-functional Innovation Team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of discovering, validating, and delivering cutting-edge technologies and solutions that align with Timesworld’s mission to stay ahead of the curve. You'll manage experimental projects, champion a culture of rapid prototyping, and bring bold ideas to life.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of innovation-driven projects, from concept to implementation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including data scientists, developers, designers, and product leads, to transform ideas into viable prototypes and MVPs.
• Establish clear goals, timelines, and success metrics for innovation initiatives.
• Conduct market and trend research to identify emerging technologies and business opportunities.
• Promote agile methodologies, rapid iteration, and lean experimentation.
• Balance exploration with delivery – ensuring innovations meet real-world business needs and timelines.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops.
• Track performance metrics, risks, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the communication bridge between executive leadership and technical teams.
• Foster a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)

• 13+ years of overall IT experience, with 4–6 years of Project management.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, automation, IoT, cloud platforms, and digital transformation trends.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, explore hypotheses, and drive validation through experimentation.
• Ability to balance innovation with deliverables, timelines, and business priorities.
• Familiarity with KPIs, OKRs, and other goal-setting frameworks.
• Experience using project management tool Jira.
• Presentable personality with very good communication skills. PMP certification is required, and knowledge of project management tools is expected.

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