IT Project Manager, Enterprise AI

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead multiple AI and technology initiatives from planning through delivery. You will guide projects to ensure scope, timelines, and budgets stay on track while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The role requires strong SDLC knowledge, hands-on Agile/Scrum leadership, and a proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities in a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Eight-plus years of IT project management experience in software development, digital transformation, data, or AI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle from requirements to release management.
• Hands-on experience leading Agile/Scrum projects with sprint planning and backlog management.
• Experience working with developers, QA, business analysts, and stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar PM platforms.
• Experience coordinating UAT, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Ability to independently lead meetings and communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple AI and technology projects from planning through implementation, keeping scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, requirements sessions, team meetings, and stakeholder updates.
• Translate requirements into project plans, user stories, and development priorities with business partners.

Skills

PM Leadership

Agile/Scrum

SDLC Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Jira/Azure DevOps

Communication

Risk Management

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple AI and technology projects from initial planning through implementation, keeping scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, requirements sessions, team meetings, and stakeholder updates.
• Work with Business Analysts and business partners to translate requirements into project plans, user stories, and development priorities.
• Coordinate developers, analysts, QA, and other technical teams to manage resources, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Maintain project schedules, backlogs, sprint activities, and reporting using Agile project management tools.
• Identify risks and roadblocks early, drive issue resolution, and hold teams accountable for commitments.
• Oversee testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including planning, defect tracking, business validation, and resolution.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure required reviews, approvals, and delivery standards are met.
• Communicate project progress, risks, resource needs, and key decisions to leadership.
• Support a mix of application development, automation, platform improvements, and internal technology projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of IT Project Management experience supporting software development, digital transformation, data, or AI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through testing, deployment, and release management.
• Hands-on experience leading Agile/Scrum projects, including sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional delivery.
• Experience working closely with developers, QA, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or comparable tools.
• Experience coordinating UAT, managing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery timelines.
• Ability to independently lead meetings, manage expectations, and communicate with technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering AI, generative AI, machine learning, automation, or analytics projects.
• Familiarity with enterprise AI tools, cloud-based AI services, or low-code development platforms.
• Experience supporting innovation teams or introducing emerging technologies into business operations.
• Exposure to formal project governance, approval processes, or compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a large, complex enterprise environment.
• PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP, or similar certifications.

Soft Skills / Ideal Candidate:

• Confident leader: Comfortable running meetings, guiding discussions, and holding stakeholders accountable.
• Takes initiative: Identifies gaps, anticipates challenges, and moves work forward without waiting for direction.
• Adaptable: Comfortable with ambiguity, evolving requirements, and shifting priorities.
• Strong communicator: Builds relationships and works effectively with technical teams and business leaders.
• Organized: Keeps track of deadlines, details, and follow-through across multiple projects.
• Comfortable pushing back: Asks thoughtful questions, challenges assumptions, and sets realistic expectations while maintaining positive relationships.
• Curious about technology: Interested in AI and emerging tools and how they can improve business processes and project delivery.