AI Program Manager

6AM City, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking an AI Project Manager to join our team in Appleton, Wisconsin on a contract-to-permanent basis. You will guide AI initiatives from concept through execution, bridging business priorities with technical delivery and shaping practical, high-value solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong program leadership, can organize ideas into clear use cases, and applies structured PM practices. Experience with Agile and Scrum in tech environments and familiarity with AI tools is

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to align business partners with technical teams and communicate effectively.
• Experience turning concepts into organized project plans and use cases.
• Knowledge of formal project management methodologies; PMP preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum in technology-driven environments.
• Ability to assess ideas, prioritize requests, and guide strategic decisions.
• Exposure to AI tools or concepts such as Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support AI engineers to align timelines with business goals.
• Translate needs into well-defined AI initiatives and implementation plans.
• Develop and prioritize AI use cases with measurable value.
• Evaluate incoming requests for feasibility, impact, and strategic fit.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions and maintain momentum across teams.
• Oversee scope, milestones, risks, and resource coordination using structured PM practices.
• Encourage innovative ideas to expand AI capabilities.
• Apply Agile methods to keep initiatives moving efficiently.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

PM methodologies

Agile/Scrum

Strategic thinking

Prioritization

AI concepts familiarity

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an AI Project Manager to join our team in Appleton, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will guide AI-focused initiatives from concept through execution, connecting business priorities with technical delivery while helping shape practical, high-value solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong program leadership, creativity in identifying opportunities, and the ability to organize ideas into clear, actionable use cases.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and support a team of AI engineers, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables stay aligned with business goals.
• Partner with business leaders and technical teams to translate needs into well-defined AI initiatives and practical implementation plans.
• Develop, refine, and prioritize use cases that demonstrate measurable value for internal or customer-facing applications.
• Evaluate incoming requests, concepts, and proposed opportunities to determine feasibility, impact, and strategic fit.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders by leading discussions, clarifying expectations, and maintaining momentum across cross-functional teams.
• Apply structured project and program management practices to oversee scope, milestones, risks, and resource coordination.
• Encourage innovative thinking by shaping and presenting new ideas that can expand AI capabilities within the organization.
• Use agile methods where appropriate to keep initiatives moving efficiently and adapt plans as project needs evolve.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, including leadership of cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder communication and build alignment between business partners and technical teams.
• Experience defining business or customer use cases and turning concepts into organized project plans.
• Strong knowledge of formal project management methodologies; PMP certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices in technology-driven environments.
• Ability to assess competing ideas, prioritize requests, and guide decision-making with a strategic mindset.
• Exposure to AI-related tools, platforms, or concepts such as Claude, Gemini, or similar technologies is desirable.