Manager - Applied AI

Qvest US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401k matching

Flexible vacation

Training and professional growth

Job summary

Qvest US is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Technical Delivery to lead projects in Applied AI and Change Management. In this role, you will manage technology consulting projects and ensure successful adoption of AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of system implementation experience, with a strong background in consulting and change management methodologies. Join a leading firm with values of inclusivity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in system implementation, SDLC, integration, and project management.
• Experience implementing AI/ML systems.
• Trained in process and/or technology methodologies like Agile and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through core project phases of AI implementation.
• Facilitate workshops and provide status updates.
• Identify risks and provide mitigation strategies.

Skills

System Implementation

Project Management

Organizational Change Management

AI/ML

Consulting Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, or business administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Job description

Who We Are

Qvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. We strategize, advise, design, develop and implement future‑forward business & technology solutions. With expertise in digital media supply chain, data & analytics, IP & rights management, broadcast transformation, Salesforce and applied AI, our exceptionally talented teams partner with Fortune 1,000 companies to revolutionize markets and set new industry standards.

Who We’re Seeking

Qvest US is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Technical Delivery, Applied AI, and Change Management to join our growing Applied AI practice. In this role, you will lead several technology and business consulting projects ranging from the implementation of AI solutions, to the formulation of organizational and AI process strategy, to PMO establishment. You will drive effective change management to ensure successful adoption, stakeholder alignment, and sustained value delivery. We are looking for an organized and industrious leader who will motivate teams and directly contribute to our growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project teams through all core project phases of Applied AI implementation, including project setup, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment.
• Facilitate workshops, provide status updates, and lead meetings across the executive levels of client organizations.
• Proactively identify risks and issues, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to internal growth initiatives including mentorship, recruitment, strategy and/or methodology enhancement.

What You’ll Bring

• 5-7+ years System Implementation, SDLC, Integration, and Project Management experience
• Experience implementing AI/ML/Applied AI systems
• 3+ years in consulting / professional services, big firm experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience with organizational change management (OCM), including creating strategies to shepherd an organization and stakeholders through a large-scale change
• Experience managing teams through client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and deliverable review/approval sessions
• Experience in project planning, including building and managing project plans, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting status to clients and internal teams
• Trained on process and/or technology methodologies (e.g. Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Agile implementation, Waterfall model)
• System development life cycle (SDLC) experience
• Experience with presentation and spreadsheet tools, such as PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, business administration, or other related fields

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Media & Entertainment and/or Consumer Products industries
• Experience at a large consulting firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, CapGemini, PWC)

Travel Requirements

Employees are responsible for traveling to and from client sites as required by their project or assignment, regardless of location.

Remote & Hybrid Work

While remote or hybrid work may be permitted for certain projects, client needs take precedence. Employees are expected to report onsite at the client location when required by the project scope, client request, or management directive.

Life at Qvest

We were founded on a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, and this permeates each of our initiatives, both client-facing and internal. We offer a wide selection of benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401k matching and flexible vacation; we sponsor training to advance our teams’ skill sets and we prioritize our employees’ professional growth paths.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qvest applies this stance to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including internships, at all levels of employment.