Technical Project Manager (JC12)

Acolad group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National & Festival Holidays

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Acolad group is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Chennai to lead AI data services projects, bridging PM, operations and technical teams. You will manage timelines, resources, quality, and client communications while configuring data platforms and supporting workflow implementation.

The role requires hands-on technical execution, comfort with AI data workflows, and basic scripting or automation tools. Opportunities to drive automation and process improvements are included.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in AI, data services, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating distributed teams across time zones.
• Strong understanding of AI data lifecycle processes (collection, annotation, validation, HILT).
• Ability to configure workflows and troubleshoot platform issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of AI data projects from planning through delivery.
• Define scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor risks, ensure quality, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate with clients, operations, and technical teams.

Skills

Project management

AI data workflows

Data platforms

SQL

Excel

Python basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Asana

Git

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the delivery of AI Data Services projects while serving as a bridge between Project Management, Operations, and Technical Solutions teams.

This role combines traditional project management responsibilities with hands-on technical execution. In addition to managing project timelines, resources, quality, and client communications, the Technical Project Manager will help configure data platforms, support workflow implementation, troubleshoot technical issues, and act as a backup resource for the Data Services Solutions Team when required.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with AI data workflows, data platforms, technical documentation, and basic scripting or automation tools.

Job description:

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the delivery of AI Data Services projects while serving as a bridge between Project Management, Operations, and Technical Solutions teams.

This role combines traditional project management responsibilities with hands-on technical execution. In addition to managing project timelines, resources, quality, and client communications, the Technical Project Manager will help configure data platforms, support workflow implementation, troubleshoot technical issues, and act as a backup resource for the Data Services Solutions Team when required.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with AI data workflows, data platforms, technical documentation, and basic scripting or automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Ownership

• Manage the full lifecycle of AI data projects from planning through delivery.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project health, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Translate client requirements into operational and technical project plans.
• Facilitate communication between clients, operations teams, and technical stakeholders.
• Support solution presentations, onboarding activities, and implementation discussions.

Technical Workflow Management

• Configure and maintain workflows within data operations platforms.
• Support project setup, taxonomy implementation, user permissions, task routing, and workflow customization.
• Assist in the deployment and testing of data projects and data pipelines.
• Validate platform configurations before production launch.
• Troubleshoot workflow and platform-related issues.

Solutions Team Support

• Act as a backup resource for the Solutions Team during periods of increased demand.
• Assist with technical solution design for AI data collection, annotation, evaluation, and validation projects.
• Support platform integrations and workflow implementation activities.
• Participate in technical discovery sessions and requirements gathering.

Process Optimization & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and workflow optimization.
• Develop scripts, templates, dashboards, or process automations where appropriate.
• Document technical procedures, implementation guides, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across AI Data Services operations.

Reporting & Analytics

• Create project reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and operational KPIs.
• Analyzeproject data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

Technical Environment

Candidates should be comfortable working with tools such as:

Data Platforms

• SuperAnnotate
• Labelbox
• Scale AI
• Dataloop
• Similar AI data platforms

Project & Collaboration Tools

• Jira
• Asana
• Monday.com
• Trello
• Slack
• Zoom
• Google Workspace

Technical & Data Tools

• Python (basic to intermediate)
• SQL (basic understanding)
• APIs and integrations (basic understanding)
• Excel / Google Sheets (advanced)
• Power BI or Tableau
• Git/GitHub (preferred)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5+ years of project management experience in AI, data services, technology, localization, or related industries.
• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong understanding of AI data lifecycle processes, including:
  • Data collection
  • Data annotation
  • Data validation
  • Human-in-the-loop workflows
  • LLM evaluation projects
• Experience working with data platforms or comparable technical SaaS tools.
• Ability to configure workflows and troubleshoot platform-related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to understand technical documentation and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withSuperAnnotateor similar data platforms.
• Basic Python scripting experience.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and system integrations.
• Experience supporting machine learning, AI training data, or GenAI evaluation projects.
• Knowledge of SQL and database fundamentals.
• Experience creating process automations.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Technical background in Data Operations, Solutions Engineering, QA, or Business Analysis.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Deliver AI data projects on time and at high quality.
• Independently configure and launch data workflows.
• Resolve operational and technical blockers quickly.
• Support solution implementation activities when needed.
• Drive process improvements that increase scalability and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted partner for clients, operations teams, and technical stakeholders.

Profile description:

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to support the delivery of AI Data Services projects while serving as a bridge between Project Management, Operations, and Technical Solutions teams.

This role combines traditional project management responsibilities with hands-on technical execution. In addition to managing project timelines, resources, quality, and client communications, the Technical Project Manager will help configure data platforms, support workflow implementation, troubleshoot technical issues, and act as a backup resource for the Data Services Solutions Team when required.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with AI data workflows, data platforms, technical documentation, and basic scripting or automation tools.

We offer:

• National & Festival Holidays
• Medical Insurance