Lead Project Manager

TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INC; Natural Bridge Junction (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Partners is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive enterprise Agile programs and AI-enabled project delivery. You will partner with executive leadership, enterprise architecture, and AI governance teams to define and operationalize AI-driven delivery capabilities, setting the vision for AI adoption across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years of project management experience, 5+ years in enterprise Agile, and strong proficiency with Azure DevOps; hybrid work in St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or related field.
• PMP and/or SAFe SPC or equivalent certification are required.
• Experience leading enterprise Agile programs and AI-augmented delivery.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic portfolio vision and value delivery roadmaps.
• Oversee portfolio governance and Agile program delivery.
• Develop enterprise dashboards and AI-driven insights for portfolio health.
• Communicate portfolio performance and AI forecasts to executives.
• Govern vendor relationships and negotiate Agile delivery contracts.
• Lead enterprise PI Planning, portfolio Kanban, and milestone tracking with AI tools.
• Define KPIs and predictive delivery indicators using AI analytics.
• Mentor project managers on Agile leadership and AI adoption.

Skills

Azure DevOps

AI analytics

Executive communication

Portfolio management

SAFe SPC

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

PMP

SAFe SPC

Tools

Azure DevOps

AI analytics suites

Enterprise architecture tools

Job description

Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Lead Project Manager.

Do you have experience leading enterprise Agile programs and implementing AI-enabled project delivery using tools like Azure DevOps and AI analytics suites?

Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Lead Project Manager within our client’s IT Project Management team, you will provide strategic leadership for complex enterprise portfolios, driving Agile delivery at scale and championing AI-first project management practices. You will partner with executive leadership, enterprise architecture, and AI governance teams to define and operationalize AI-enabled delivery capabilities. In this role, you will set the vision for AI adoption across the organization, govern cross-portfolio dependencies, and mentor project managers at all levels. You will develop strategic roadmaps, deliver executive communications, and oversee portfolio health and risk governance using AI-powered tools. Additionally, you will manage multi-stream vendor projects, drive digital transformation initiatives, and serve as an AI and Agile advocate, fostering organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set strategic portfolio vision, investment themes, and value delivery roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee portfolio governance, Agile program delivery, and continuous value realization throughout all phases of project execution.
• Develop enterprise-level strategies, executive dashboards, and communication frameworks for portfolio health and AI-driven insights.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to communicate portfolio performance, strategic risks, and AI-generated forecasts.
• Govern vendor relationships, negotiate Agile delivery contracts, and ensure AI-readiness across external partners.
• Lead enterprise dependency management using AI tools to visualize and resolve cross-team risks.
• Orchestrate enterprise PI Planning, portfolio Kanban, and milestone tracking with AI-enhanced Agile platforms.
• Define and monitor KPIs, value stream metrics, and predictive delivery indicators leveraging AI analytics.
• Support enterprise risk management through scenario modeling and predictive risk analytics.
• Drive organizational learning through Inspect and Adapt cycles and AI-assisted trend analysis.
• Establish Agile governance standards, AI-augmented delivery playbooks, and project management centers of excellence.
• Manage complex, multi-vendor projects to ensure Agile value delivery and optimized financial management.
• Collaborate with business leaders to support digital transformation efforts and maximize AI-driven operational efficiencies.
• Mentor project management staff on Agile leadership, AI adoption, and professional development.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience, including 5+ years leading enterprise Agile programs and AI-augmented delivery initiatives.
• Mastery of enterprise Agile and portfolio management platforms such as Azure DevOps, with strategic oversight of toolchain governance.
• Expertise in executive communication platforms, AI analytics suites, and enterprise collaboration ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture tools, value stream mapping, and AI-powered strategic modeling platforms.
• Advanced data and analytics literacy, including governance of AI/ML pipelines, data strategy, and analytics-driven decision-making.
• Broad technical knowledge across enterprise platforms, AI technologies, cloud ecosystems, and digital transformation tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or related field, with relevant work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent certification are required.
• Additional certifications in AI, Lean Portfolio Management, or enterprise Agile are strongly preferred.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Industry experience in digital transformation, AI governance, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience presenting strategic initiatives to C-suite and governing enterprise technology investments.
• Familiarity with agentic AI, prompt engineering, and building AI-first project management organizations.
• Leadership exposure within Agile Centers of Excellence or similar organizational change initiatives.

Pay:

$49.00 - $70.00 per hour

Keywords: enterprise portfolio management, AI analytics, Agile transformation, Azure DevOps, project management, digital transformation, SAFe, enterprise architecture, AI governance,Hybrid St. Louis

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.

All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state, and federal level.

Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.