AI Delivery Lead

Buxton Consulting; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buxton Consulting is seeking an experienced AI Delivery Lead / Technical PM to oversee complex projects in AI and data analytics. This role demands over ten years of project management expertise, with a keen understanding of AI project lifecycles and methodologies.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with project management standards and lead cross-functional teams to meet project objectives successfully. This position promises a dynamic environment and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects in West Sacramento, California.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience with complex projects over $1M.
• 2+ years managing AI/ML and data analytics projects.
• 5 years leading cross-functional teams and managing concurrent projects.

Skills

Project Management

AI/Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position: AI Delivery Lead / Technical PM

Duration: 12+ Months

Our client is looking to hire an experienced AI Delivery Lead with detailed knowledge and experience of a technical project manager, along with advanced expertise in data analytics and AI implementation.

Background

• This role utilizes industry’s best practices like Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile, and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) methodologies. The Contractor ensures that the technology projects meet business goals and success criteria using standard Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Project Management tools.

Minimum Technical Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of project management experience managing complex projects with over $1M budgets with proficiency level in project management tools (such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence) and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and data analytics projects with a strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and model lifecycle.
• Five (5) years of experience in leading cross‑functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.

Desirable Technical Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in reviewing or creating AI technical documentations, cloud architecture diagrams, and Application Programming Interface (API) manuals.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Two (2) or more years of experience managing cloud‑based projects with cloud platforms (such as Azure or AWS) and AI services.