AI/Data Project Manager

Kiwa; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A testing and certification company in Rijswijk seeks a Project Manager to oversee AI initiatives within their Data & AI program. The role involves managing projects from conception to deployment, collaborating with technical teams, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates have experience in project management within international contexts and hold a relevant degree. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

33 annual leave days

8% holiday pay

Good pension scheme

Variable bonus

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in project management (IT, Data, or AI projects preferred).
• Experience in international organizations or multi-country program delivery.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2, PMBOK, or Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage AI/data initiatives end-to-end, from concept to adoption.
• Translate AI product vision into project plans and delivery roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment between chosen tools/platforms and project delivery needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or Data/AI-related field

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be dedicated to managing and supporting initiatives within KIWA’s Data & AI program stream. The role sits within the IT Programs and Projects Team and works closely with the AI Program Lead, AI Technical Delivery Team, business units, and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of AI initiatives aligned with KIWA’s strategic goals. The role requires a T-shaped skill set: broad knowledge of AI-related business opportunities, change enablement, and cross-cultural collaboration, combined with the ability to roll up your sleeves and drive projects at a technical and execution level.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of AI Program and AI Technical Leadto co-shape rollout strategy, technical priorities, and product expansion.
• Translate AI product vision into concrete project plans, backlogs, and delivery roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment between chosen tools/platforms and project delivery needs.

Project Execution (Hands-On)

• Manage AI/data initiativesend-to-end, from concept and prototyping to deployment and adoption.
• Actively coordinate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software engineers, removing blockers and driving delivery.
• Participate in design/architecture discussions, model evaluation, and solution integration to ensure technical alignment.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Work across business units, countries, and culturesto capture needs, define use cases, and drive adoption.
• Serve as the bridgebetween technical teams, business stakeholders, and change managers.
• Facilitate workshops, hackathons, and ideation sessionsto accelerate AI solution development.

Governance, Monitoring & Value Realization

• Co-define KPIs and evaluation frameworks with the AI Technical Lead;execute monitoring and reporting.
• Track project milestones, adoption, and business value realization; provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery is aligned with KIWA Programs & Projects standards, ethical AI principles, and compliance requirements.

Change Enablement & Business Integration

• Support organizational change management to embed AI solutions in day-to-day processes.
• Ensure training, communication, and adoption activitiesare executed effectively.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business impact expansion.

Do you have what it takes?

For this role we are looking for someone who has strong planning, execution, and delivery capabilities across multiple geographies. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to engage stakeholders at all levels. You enjoy working in virtual teams across countries and business units. Further you are able to assess risks, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.

Required Skills & Competencies

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a Data/AI-related field.

• Experience in international organizations or multi-country program delivery (strongly preferred).

• Familiarity with project portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar).

• Adaptability: comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting plans in fast-paced environments.

• Based in the Netherlands and legally authorized to work here.

Project & Delivery Management

• 4–7 years of experience in project management (IT, Data, or AI projects preferred).

• Knowledge of PRINCE2, PMBOK, or Agile methodologies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

T-Shaped Profile

• Breadth: understanding of AI business opportunities, data-driven value creation, and organizational change.

• Depth: ability to engage with technical detail (e.g., data pipelines, model deployment, MLOps practices) and effectively support delivery teams.

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Skilled facilitator of cross-country collaboration and innovation sessions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Ability to link business needs to AI use cases and measurable outcomes.

• Comfortable balancing governance with hands-on delivery in evolving program environments.

Success Factors for this Role

• High stakeholder satisfaction and user adoption.

• Clear alignment between Data/AI projects and business priorities.

What can you expect from us in return?

At Kiwa, you will be part of a global transformation journey that empowers innovation, drives operational excellence, and creates tangible impact. You’ll work in a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement – with the autonomy to make a difference. Through your daily work and interesting projects and training, you and your skills will constantly develop when you are part of Kiwa.

Kiwa is one of the most successful companies in inspection, testing, certification and technical consulting. Our employees are our most important asset. This is directly reflected in the attention we pay to our people and why we reward them with a good salary (in accordance with their knowledge and work experience), a contract for 32 – 40 hours per week, 33 annual leave days, 8% holiday pay, a good pension scheme and a variable bonus.

Where are you going to work?

In this role, you’ll work within Kiwa’s Global IT department, with our head office in Rijswijk as your location.

Enthusiastic?

Do you want to work in an exciting and varied position at a fast-growing organization? Then apply by clicking on the blue button!