Project Manager

SAIC; Virginia; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in the United States is seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead a critical portion of a large-scale AI integration program. The role bridges technical teams and senior leadership, ensuring delivery on time and within scope, while adapting to evolving priorities.

This remote-friendly position requires proven experience in Agile environments, facilitating ceremonies, risk management, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Leading complex AI integration projects and programs.
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies: planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retros.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and status reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined phase of a multi-phase AI integration program.
• Deliver executive briefs and status updates to leadership.
• Identify risks, issues, and escalate with corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including AI/ML engineers and data scientists.
• Track KPIs and project health metrics using Jira.
• Maintain project documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager/Scrum Master to join our team and lead a critical portion of a large-scale, multi-phase program focused on the integration of advanced Artificial Intelligence capabilities across our organization. This is a high-visibility role that requires a seasoned professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and can effectively bridge the gap between technical teams and senior leadership.

As a key member of the program leadership team, you will be responsible for driving your project phase from planning through execution, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within scope, and aligned with overall program objectives. This opportunity can be worked remotely within the United States for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a defined phase of a complex, multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring alignment with overall program goals, timelines, and milestones
• Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to drive team productivity and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports using industry-standard tools and methodologies
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status updates, and presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating appropriately and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including AI/ML engineers, data scientists, IT infrastructure, business analysts, and end users
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), sprint velocity, and project health metrics using Jira and other reporting tools
• Support change management efforts related to AI capability adoption and integration across impacted business units
• Collaborate closely with other Project Managers and the Program Manager to ensure phase interdependencies are identified and managed effectively
• Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, decision logs, action item trackers, and lessons learned