AI Project Manager – Data & Analytics (Location: East)

Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Solutions Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced AI Project Manager to lead data engineering and analytics initiatives from planning to delivery. The role focuses on managing cross-functional teams and aligning business objectives with technical execution.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PM within data/AI environments, a solid grasp of data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts. PMP/PRINCE2 or Agile certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management or program coordination within data/AI environments.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Analytics or related field.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT, warehousing and analytics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of AI, data engineering, and analytics projects.
• Coordinate with data engineers, data scientists, AI engineers, product teams and stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into project plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and resolve issues.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide progress updates.
• Ensure data quality, documentation and delivery standards.

Skills

Data engineering

Data analytics

AI projects

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Technical collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT or Engineering or Data Analytics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Our client is a leading global financial institution seeking an AI Project Manager with a strong background in data engineering or data analytics to manage AI-related projects from planning to delivery. The ideal candidate combines project management expertise with a solid understanding of data platforms, analytics, and AI technologies to coordinate technical teams and drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of AI, data engineering, and analytics projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables are met.
• Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, AI engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to align project objectives.
• Translate business requirements into project plans, technical requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and resolve delivery issues.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, provide project updates, and communicate progress and risks.
• Ensure data quality, project documentation, and delivery standards are maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve data workflows, analytics processes, and AI-driven solutions.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in project management or program coordination within data engineering, data analytics, AI, or technology environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and analytics workflows.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and the lifecycle of AI or data-driven projects.
• Experience working with technical teams and translating business needs into actionable project requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

Good to have

• Familiarity with SQL, Python, BI tools, or cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications.