AI Project Lead - Client-Facing Delivery

Programming.com; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Programming.com is seeking an experienced AI/ML Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of AI and ML initiatives in collaboration with product, data science, and engineering teams.

You will be the client-facing owner of multiple projects, translating business requirements into technical plans, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations while driving Agile practices and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• Genuine interest in AI/ML and Generative AI drives your work.
• Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for engineers and business stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• A curious, coachable mindset with willingness to learn processes.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proactive ownership in delivery.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or related methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of AI/ML projects from start to finish.
• Serve as primary client contact; manage expectations and communications.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and stakeholders.
• Scope work with engineering; manage timelines, blockers, and progress.
• Own end-to-end execution, risk management, and status reporting.
• Champion Agile practices and cross-team alignment.
• Support business development with scoping calls and technical discovery.
• Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders for shared understanding.
• Monitor project performance and provide leadership with updates.

Skills

Genuine interest in AI/ML and Generati

Project planning and coordination

Stakeholder management

Excellent written and verbal communic

Translate complex concepts (engineers)

Analytical and problem-solving

Curious, coachable mindset

Comfort with ambiguity and ownership

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud basics

Job description

Programming.com is seeking an experienced AI/ML Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of AI and ML initiatives in collaboration with product, data science, and engineering teams.

You will be the client-facing owner of multiple projects, translating business requirements into technical plans, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations while driving Agile practices and cross-functional alignment.