AI Project Manager

Dexian; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an AI Project Manager to lead AI and automation initiatives in Dallas. You will translate opportunities into practical solutions, coordinating between business and IT teams, and mentoring junior staff.

5–10 years of experience in AI, automation, and project management are expected. The role involves managing scope, delivering end-to-end AI implementations, and ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in AI, automation, business process improvement, enterprise software implementation, or project management.
• Experience designing, building, testing, and deploying AI or automation solutions end to end.
• Strong project management skills including scope, risk, and delivery oversight.
• Experience with IT or development teams.
• Mentoring junior technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of AI and automation solutions addressing process improvements.
• Build and implement smaller-scale solutions when skills align with project needs.
• Develop scopes of work for larger initiatives delivered by technical teams.
• Partner with IT and development teams to scope, test, and deploy larger AI projects.
• Serve as liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Conduct monthly governance reviews of AI and automation projects.
• Assess progress, validate fitness for purpose, identify obstacles, and set priorities.
• Review process mappings to ensure pain points are addressed by automation or AI.
• Mentor a junior team member through hands-on guidance and project oversight.

Skills

AI

Automation

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Ambiguity handling

Scripting basics

Tools

SQL

Python

Low-code/no-code

Spreadsheet

Process mapping tools

Job description

Position Summary

The AI Project Manager will lead the execution of AI and automation initiatives, translating process improvement opportunities into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. This senior technical contractor will work across business and IT teams to design, implement, and oversee projects; develop scopes for larger technical initiatives; validate project outcomes; and mentor a junior team member.
The role is based in Dallas and requires 5-10 years of professional experience in AI, automation, business process improvement, enterprise software implementation, or project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI and automation solutions that address process improvement opportunities.
• Build and implement smaller-scale solutions directly when skills align with project needs.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for larger initiatives delivered by technical teams.
• Partner with IT and development teams to scope, develop, test, and deploy larger AI and automation projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet operational requirements and business objectives.
• Conduct monthly governance reviews of AI and automation projects.
• Assess project progress, validate that solutions are fit for purpose, identify obstacles, and recommend priorities.
• Review process mapping completed by business teams and validate that identified pain points are addressed through appropriate process improvement, automation, or AI solutions.
• Mentor and develop a junior team member through hands-on guidance, project oversight, and professional development.
• Maintain project documentation, opportunity registers, and briefing materials covering findings, project status, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with business teams, IT, and data-focused stakeholders to align initiatives with enterprise strategy, governance, and operational needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-moving, evolving strategic program.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • AI or large language model development
  • Automation
  • Business process improvement
  • Enterprise software implementation
  • Project management
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, test, and deploy AI or automation solutions end to end, or to manage technical implementations delivered by others.
• Strong project management skills, including scope definition, stakeholder communication, risk identification, and delivery oversight.
• Experience working in or alongside IT or development teams.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, business process mapping, or operational analysis.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior technical staff.
• Hands-on knowledge of AI and large language model concepts, agent frameworks, and prompt engineering.
• Ability to evaluate, select, and integrate AI tools and platforms.
• Practical knowledge of automation platforms, scripting, or low-code/no-code development frameworks.
• Data analysis and documentation skills, including spreadsheets, workflow diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ability to build partnerships across business and technical teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and scope solutions when requirements are not fully defined.
• Willingness to challenge assumptions, identify risks, and communicate when a proposed solution may not be appropriate for the business or operational context.
• Commitment to practical execution and balancing technical considerations with business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• SQL, Python, or other scripting capability.
• Understanding of an established process classification framework or similar process taxonomy, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.

Why This Opportunity May Be Appealing

• Lead the execution of AI and automation initiatives from process discovery through technical delivery.
• Work across business and IT teams to turn operational challenges into implementable solutions.
• Contribute to both hands-on solution development and larger technical initiatives.
• Influence project quality and business fit through ongoing governance and validation.
• Mentor a junior team member while helping build sustainable organizational capability.
• Engage with senior stakeholders by presenting findings, project updates, and recommendations.
• Apply practical judgment in an evolving strategic program where requirements may not always be fully defined.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.