AI Project Manager

Nokia; Amadora; Híbrido; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Career growth

Learning programs

Relocation support

Resumo da oferta

Nokia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive AI/GenAI initiatives across cross-functional teams in a hybrid setup in Portugal. You will own scoping, planning, and execution, coordinating data scientists, AI architects, platform engineers, and business SMEs to meet strategic objectives.

The role requires 8+ years in project/program management, with proven IT/Digital/Delivery Office experience, and strong stakeholder management in English.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 3 years delivering AI/ML, data, or automation projects
• Proven track record managing IT and/or Digital/Delivery Office initiatives (ITSM, DevOps, automation, employee experience, or shared services)
• Strong grasp of the AI/GenAI lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum and project tooling (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe certification; Scrum Master certification preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management and written/verbal communication in English

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full project lifecycle for AI/ML and GenAI initiatives - scoping, planning, resourcing, execution, and closure - using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies
• Manage cross-functional squads spanning data scientists, AI architects, platform engineers, and business SMEs
• Partner with IT and DO process owners to identify AI use cases tied to measurable process KPIs (cycle time, cost-to-serve, automation rate, quality)
• Ensure alignment with Nokia's IT governance, architecture standards, security, and data-protection requirements
• Act as the single point of accountability for sponsors, business owners, and IT leadership
• Run steering committees, executive reviews, and demo cadences; communicate progress in business terms
• Maintain the AI delivery portfolio view, dependencies, and capacity plan
• Produce monthly/quarterly status, financials, benefits, and risk reports for leadership

Conhecimentos

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

English communication

AI/GenAI lifecycle

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Confluence

Formação académica

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

SAFe certification

Scrum Master certification

Ferramentas

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Confluence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Project Management (PM) comprises project management for execution of cross-functional / geographical projects and programmes from initiation to completion. Covers determination of project / programme goals and support of business objectives and strategies. Ensures projects / programmes achieve their targets, keep their schedule, and maintain estimated cost, time, and quality within planned scope. Covers management of risks that affect the delivery of project outcomes.

Job Description

Project Management (PM) comprises project management for execution of cross-functional / geographical projects and programmes from initiation to completion. Covers determination of project / programme goals and support of business objectives and strategies. Ensures projects / programmes achieve their targets, keep their schedule, and maintain estimated cost, time, and quality within planned scope. Covers management of risks that affect the delivery of project outcomes.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead the full project lifecycle for AI/ML and GenAI initiatives - scoping, planning, resourcing, execution, and closure - using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
• Manage cross-functional squads spanning data scientists, AI architects, platform engineers, and business SMEs.
• Partner with IT and DO process owners to identify AI use cases tied to measurable process KPIs (cycle time, cost-to-serve, automation rate, quality).
• Ensure alignment with Nokia's IT governance, architecture standards, security, and data-protection requirements.
• Act as the single point of accountability for sponsors, business owners, and IT leadership.
• Run steering committees, executive reviews, and demo cadences; communicate progress in business terms.
• Maintain the AI delivery portfolio view, dependencies, and capacity plan.
• Produce monthly/quarterly status, financials, benefits, and risk reports for leadership.

Key Skills And Experience

• 8+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 3 years delivering AI/ML, data, or automation projects.
• Proven track record managing initiatives within IT and/or Digital/Delivery Office environments (ITSM, DevOps, automation, employee experience, or shared services).
• Strong grasp of the AI/GenAI lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum and project tooling (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe certification; Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and written/verbal communication in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud AI platforms (Azure AI, AWS, GCP) and enterprise GenAI tooling (Copilot, OpenAI, LangChain, vector DBs).
• Familiarity with ITIL v4, ServiceNow, and modern DevOps toolchains.
• Background in large-enterprise IT transformation.
• Exposure to responsible-AI frameworks and data-privacy regulations (GDPR).

About Us

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Some of our benefits in India

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Health and well-being support - medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility - technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning - technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia's research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support - ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility