AI-Driven Project Manager

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits plan

Job summary

Vizient in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning the full lifecycle, with emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven solutions. You will translate business needs into actionable plans, collaborate with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners, and drive outcomes with strong governance and risk management.

The role requires 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate evolving

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting or managing cross-functional projects through the project lifecycle.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, timelines, risks, quality, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience translating business needs into actionable project plans and deliverables.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, advanced analytics, or other emerging technologies preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in evolving or ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.

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

Cross-functional project management

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Vizient in Chicago is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning the full lifecycle, with emphasis on AI-enabled and data-driven solutions. You will translate business needs into actionable plans, collaborate with clients, operational leaders, and technical partners, and drive outcomes with strong governance and risk management.

The role requires 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate evolving