AI Transformation Project Lead – Cross-Divisional

Goldman Sachs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a Project Manager (Non-Engineering) to lead high-priority transformation efforts. You will drive AI-enabled, cross-divisional initiatives and manage complex, multi-year programs delivering revenue, risk and control, and efficiency outcomes.

Located in New York, you will engage stakeholders across the firm, develop target-state models, and ensure effective program delivery through planning, risk management, and governance structures.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of experience in project management, consulting, or related roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Drive, motivation, and resilience — ability to handle multiple tasks and persist.
• Ability to develop relationships at all levels across divisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset; acknowledges others' contributions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with confidence presenting to senior audiences.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and MS Excel skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple interdependencies across internal teams.
• Creativity and innovation — ability to examine current processes and propose improvements.
• A strong understanding of financial concepts, products, and services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and execution: Develop and manage project plans for transformation implementation efforts, including scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Requirements and design: Elicit business requirements and develop target-state operating models that reflect an AI-enabled environment
• Delivery: Drive delivery of plans and business cases through active management, working closely with stakeholders to realize impact
• Risk management: Identify risks and issues associated with transformation projects and implement mitigation strategies as needed
• Monitoring and reporting: Track project progress, prepare status reports, and communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities, including issue tracking, action plans, and outcomes
• Working groups and steering groups: Organize meetings, prepare materials, and drive active engagement and constructive challenge
• Issue management: Track, lift, and enable resolution of all actions and issues by their deadlines
• AI-enabled best practices: Access and share program-wide tools, dashboards, and other enablers to support teams across the transformation program

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytics

Excel skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Goldman Sachs in New York is seeking a Project Manager (Non-Engineering) to lead high-priority transformation efforts. You will drive AI-enabled, cross-divisional initiatives and manage complex, multi-year programs delivering revenue, risk and control, and efficiency outcomes.

Located in New York, you will engage stakeholders across the firm, develop target-state models, and ensure effective program delivery through planning, risk management, and governance structures.