AI Project Manager

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

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AI and Machine Learning projects, translating business and client requirements into clear technical specifications and plans
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, managing expectations and communication throughout delivery
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and business stakeholders to define project goals and deliverables
• Partner closely with engineering teams to scope work, manage timelines, track progress, and remove blockers
• Own project execution end-to-end, schedules, risk management, status reporting, and stakeholder alignment
• Drive Agile project management practices and ensure alignment across teams
• Support business development efforts, including scoping calls, proposal input, and technical discovery with prospective clients
• Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding across the table
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Genuine interest in AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. This should excite you, not just be a resume line
• Strong project planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence operating in client-facing settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and translate them for both engineers and business stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with comfort managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A curious, coachable mindset. Eager to learn our processes and grow into the role
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or related methodologies
• Prior project management experience is a plus but not required. We're open to strong early-career candidates and recent graduates with the right aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-powered business solutions
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of data analytics, reporting, and AI project lifecycle management
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools