Project Manager

Appathon; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

UpSela Talent Solutions Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager – AI Academy in Plano, TX, with 5+ years leading enterprise AI adoption and learning programs.

The role focuses on transforming AI concepts into business-friendly materials, dashboards, and executive communications within a hybrid, 12-month contract. You will collaborate with AI, Data Science, IT and business teams, coordinate multi-workstreams, and drive governance and change management initiatives to achieve enterprise-wide AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of project/program management, enterprise learning, change management, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong planning, organizational, execution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of AI, Generative AI, and ML concepts; hands-on AI tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI Academy programs including adoption, awareness, training and enablement.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate AI learning journeys, workshops, trainings and awareness campaigns.
• Translate AI concepts into business-friendly materials for stakeholders.
• Develop executive presentations, dashboards and training materials.
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees and leadership reviews.
• Support organizational change management and responsible AI adoption.
• Track KPIs, participation and outcomes using reporting tools.
• Ensure alignment with AI strategy, governance and policies.

Skills

AI Academy

AI Enablement

Generative AI

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Company: UpSela Talent Solutions Inc.Location: Plano, TXWork Model: Hybrid – 3–4 Days Onsite/WeekEmployment Type: Contract | 12 MonthsExperience: 5+ Years

Job Overview

UpSela Talent Solutions Inc. is hiring an experienced Project Manager – AI Academy (AI Adoption & Awareness) for one of our leading enterprise clients in Plano, TX.

The ideal candidate will lead enterprise-wide AI adoption, awareness, learning, and enablement programs, supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and Digital Transformation initiatives. This role requires strong program management, stakeholder engagement, executive presentation, and organizational change management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI Academy programs, including AI adoption, awareness, training, and employee enablement.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate AI learning journeys, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with AI, Data Science, IT, and business teams to translate technical AI concepts into business-friendly materials.
• Develop executive-level PowerPoint presentations, dashboards, training materials, and program communications.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, steering committees, governance forums, and leadership reviews.
• Support organizational change management, responsible AI awareness, and enterprise AI adoption.
• Track program KPIs, participation, progress, risks, and outcomes using reporting tools.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise AI strategy, governance frameworks, and corporate policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, enterprise learning, change management, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project planning, organizational, execution, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and advanced Microsoft PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Machine Learning concepts.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools in professional environments.
• Experience coordinating business and technical teams across complex enterprise initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:-

• Experience with AI adoption, AI enablement, enterprise learning, employee upskilling, or digital transformation.
• Experience developing executive presentations and technical training materials.
• Familiarity with Power BI, dashboards, program metrics, and reporting.
• Experience supporting organizational change management and responsible AI governance.
• Experience working in large, cross-functional enterprise environments.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a strong program manager and communicator who can bridge the gap between AI technology and business users. This position does not require the candidate to be an AI engineer; however, they should be comfortable discussing AI and Generative AI concepts, working with technical teams, and translating those concepts into effective learning, adoption, and executive communication materials.

Candidates should demonstrate a combination of program management, stakeholder engagement, presentation development, AI familiarity, and enterprise change/adoption experience.

UpSela Talent Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

AIAcademy AIEnablement GenerativeAI ProgramManagement StakeholderManagement