AI/ML Program Lead — Cross-Functional TPM

Cadmus; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadmus is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional ML/DS initiatives for a major automotive entertainment client in the United States. You will partner with ML/DS/AI, data engineering, and analytics teams to deliver high-quality products and features.

You will guide delivery, foster effective collaboration, and remove impediments to ensure on-time, successful outcomes while advocating for technical excellence and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager or Scrum Master, managing cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, BI or Analytics or Engineering.
• Strong technical proficiency and experience working with ML or DS/AI teams.
• Experience managing large, ambiguous, cross-functional programs operating in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.
• Experience performing TPM best practices (e.g., schedule development and tracking, risk management, status reporting).
• Experience regularly maintaining and reporting program data, preferably in Jira.
• Deep understanding of Agile and SDLC methodologies and leading/modeling process adherence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate teams and individuals working collaboratively and efficiently.
• Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini.
• Preferred certifications: PMP or Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate across multiple engineering teams delivering ML and DS/AI features and capabilities to support the broader vision, goals, and objectives of the company. Coordinate activities with internal teams and external partners.
• Oversee end-to-end activities to ensure coordination and on-time delivery. Build integrated schedules based on an understanding team’s activities and interdependencies between teams. Manage removing blockers, risks, and issues. Report program status.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and assist with story definition, backlog prioritization, and dependency resolution.
• Help Engineering teams balance scope, timeline, and quality to achieve optimal outcomes based on an understanding of priorities.
• Advocate for clear priorities, technical excellence, process and best practices adherence, and customer-focused outcomes.
• Influence without authority and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, BI or Analytics or Engineering

Tools

Jira

ChatGPT

Gemini

Job description

Cadmus is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional ML/DS initiatives for a major automotive entertainment client in the United States. You will partner with ML/DS/AI, data engineering, and analytics teams to deliver high-quality products and features.

You will guide delivery, foster effective collaboration, and remove impediments to ensure on-time, successful outcomes while advocating for technical excellence and best practices.