IT Business Analyst Advisor/AI Project Manager

CRIF; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CRIF is seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst Advisor/AI Project Manager to lead the design, implementation and adoption of AI solutions based on Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and enterprise AI platforms. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure AI assets and oversee governance and delivery across stakeholders.

This role combines technical leadership with project management, coordinating internal teams and vendors, ensuring timely delivery, risk control and alignment with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI initiatives or digital transformation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; proactivity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives using Copilot Studio and Microsoft AI Foundry.
• Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and report to management.
• Ensure security, data privacy and risk management in AI projects.
• Support evaluation and selection of AI technologies and vendors.

Skills

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure AI Foundry

LLMs

Agent-based systems

Prompt engineering

REST APIs

Python

C#

JavaScript

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific field

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure AI Foundry

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Who We Are

We are a global company specializing in credit bureau and business information, outsourcing and processing services, and credit solutions, and all digital solutions for business development and open banking.

Over 7500 people in the world have chosen to work with us to create value and grow together

Within CRIF IT department, the resource will be in charge of international and national projects related to the delivery of a complex software application for the banking and finance industry.

IT Business Analyst Advisor/ AI Project Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst Advisor AI / AI Project Manager to lead the design, implementation and adoption of AI Solutions based on Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft AI Foundry (Azure AI Foundry) and enterprise AI solutions.

This role combines technical leadership and project management responsibilities, overseeing the design and delivery of AI agents and AI assets. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to translate businesse needs into scalable, secure, and high-value AI solutions while ensuring successful project execution, governance and adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives using Copilot Studio and Microsoft AI Foundry, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budget
• Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation across multiple AI initiatives
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders during the project lifecycle
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to management
• Ensure compliance with Security, Data Privacy and risk management
• Support the evaluation and selection of AI technologies, platforms and vendors

Technical Requirements

• 3+ years of experience delivering AI agent or chatbot development, preferably with Copilot Studio or similar platforms
• Good nowledge of:
• Microsoft Copilot Studio / Power Platform (Power Automate, Dataverse)
• Microsoft AI Foundry / Azure AI / Azure OpenAI
• Strong understanding of:
• Modern AI architectures (LLMs, agent-based systems, multi-agent orchestration)
• Prompt engineering and generative AI integration
• REST APIs and system integrations
• Experience defining solution architectures and integrating AI solutions with enterprise platforms
• Working knowledge of Python, C#, JavaScript to facilitate technical discussions with development team and architects

Functional Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify automation opportunities
• Ability to translate business needs into effective digital solutions
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in complex environments
• Excellent communication, strong presentation and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise generative AI projects, with Agile, Scrum
• Knowledge of AI governance, security, and data protection (DLP)
• Microsoft Certification Azure, AI, Power Platform

Seniority Level

• 5+ years of experience in project, program or solution management roles within AI initiatives or digital transformation
• Ability to lead complex AI programs and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations

Eligibility

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific field
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong adaptability, proactivity, and teamwork mindset
• Collaborative attitude with a strong passion for innovation
• Good command of the English language

We offer a safe and inclusive environment where colleagues are encouraged to think outside the box. CRIF is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work environment and promoting equal opportunities throughout the employee life cycle. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embracing gender, age, culture, religion and disability diversity

What we offer:

Type of contract: permanent

The Annual Salary for this position starts from €37,000 gross per year.

The level of classification will be determined during the selection process based on the candidate’s profile and in accordance with the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sector. The final compensation package, including any variable components (such as MBO) or additional benefits

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