IT Project Manager (AI)

Norconsult Telematics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an AI-Focused Application Development Project Manager to oversee complex application development projects emphasizing AI and data analytics. You will drive digital transformation initiatives, manage project execution using Agile methodologies, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure projects align with strategic goals. Ideal candidates possess strong technical skills and extensive experience in AI-driven projects, making decisions backed by data and insights.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in project management focused on AI and data analytics.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, or AI-specific certifications are desired.
• Proven expertise in managing AI and application development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of AI-driven application development projects.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and ethical AI guidelines.

Skills

Project Management

AI Development

Data Analytics

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, IT

Master's degree in AI or Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

As the AI-Focused Application Development Project Manager, you will spearhead the delivery of complex application development projects with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, driving the organization s digital transformation and AI innovation goals. Your primary objective is to lead end-to-end project execution, utilizing Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and high-quality outcomes. You will foster collaboration across Cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, mitigate risks, and champion AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency, customer experiences, and business value

Job Description and Responsibilities

AI-Centric Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and deliver application development and AI-driven projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, on-time delivery, and budget adherence using Agile, Scrum, or Lean frameworks.

AI and Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives to develop and deploy innovative AI-powered applications and analytics solutions, integrating machine learning models, generative AI, and data visualization tools to optimize business processes and enhance customer experiences.

Team Leadership: Mentor and guide cross-functional teams, including AI engineers, data scientists, developers, and IT specialists, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring optimal resource utilization for AI project success.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, delivering clear, AI-driven insights through reports and presentations to communicate project progress, model performance, and strategic recommendations.

Risk Management and Compliance: Develop and implement risk management plans tailored to AI project challenges, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, ethical AI guidelines, and data privacy regulations while maintaining business continuity.

Innovation and AI Process Optimization: Drive process improvements by adopting cutting-edge AI tools, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and methodologies to enhance application development, AI model deployment, and analytics workflows.

Data-Driven and AI-Enhanced Decision Making: Leverage AI models and analytics to generate actionable insights, monitor KPIs, and support strategic business decisions, ensuring robust model evaluation and performance tracking.

Qualifications and skills:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master s degree in AI or Data Science is a plus.

8-10+ years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on AI-driven application development, machine learning projects, or data analytics initiatives.

Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, or AI-specific certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer) are highly desirable.

Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex AI and application development projects, and delivering scalable AI solutions.

Strong technical skills with hands-on experience in AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), data wrangling, visualization, and analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI, Tableau).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for AI model deployment and scalability.

Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in creating high-level, AI-focused reports and presentations for executives and clients.

High proficiency in English; Native Arabic Speaker and Saudi National will be preferred

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