AI-Driven Cross-Functional Project Manager

Vizient; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking a project manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from inception to delivery, with emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives. You will work with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners to translate business needs into actionable plans.

This role requires strong critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, and budgets in evolving environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience translating business needs into actionable project plans.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle, with a focus on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational leaders, clients, and technical partners.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate complex problems, identify risks, and recommend practical, data-informed solutions.
• Partner with clients to translate business needs into project plans and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, or advanced analytics.
• Drive project decision-making by establishing alignment on scope, timelines, quality, budget, and expected outcomes in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Manage project governance, review, and approval processes to ensure deliverables are documented and compliant from initiation through completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and required actions clearly and proactively to appropriate audiences.
• Monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, and tools to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

AI / analytics familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Vizient in Irving, TX is seeking a project manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from inception to delivery, with emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven initiatives. You will work with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners to translate business needs into actionable plans.

This role requires strong critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage scope, timelines, risks, and budgets in evolving environments.