Project Manager - AI/Labs

JobDiva, Inc.; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

T. Rowe Price Labs is seeking a Project Manager to oversee AI-related projects, coordinating planning, delivery, and governance across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of technology project management experience, strong agile leadership, and the ability to translate AI concepts for business stakeholders. This hybrid role is based at Harbor Point, MD.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile project management with common tools and practices.
• Ability to interpret AI concepts and communicate to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple concurrent AI projects within the Labs portfolio.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate meetings, provide executive updates, and report risks and dependencies.

Skills

Agile project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Microsoft 365

AI concepts translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Project Manager - AI/Labs

Location: Harbor Point, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

T. Rowe Price Labs is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities across the firm to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and innovation. The Project Manager – T. Rowe Price Labs will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of AI-related projects within this rapidly evolving space. This role combines the discipline of technology project management with the creativity and strategic agility needed to support AI initiatives that span across multiple business and technology domains. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and adaptable project leader who is passionate about emerging technologies — particularly AI and Generative AI — and thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Execution

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent AI projects and initiatives within the T. Rowe Price Labs portfolio.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations aligned with program goals.
• Manage project interdependencies and coordinate deliverables across technology and business teams.

Stakeholder and Communication Management

• Facilitate project meetings, prepare executive updates, and deliver clear, actionable reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex AI and technology topics into business-relevant terms.

Governance and Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; esalkan? issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Support documentation and operational readiness for AI tools at all phases of the product life cycle.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Promote adoption of best practices in agile project management, experimentation, and iterative delivery.
• Contribute to T. Rowe Price Labs' internal playbooks, templates, and governance frameworks.
• Continuously assess opportunities to enhance delivery processes and optimize collaboration across business and technology units.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile project management methodology and tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate technical AI concepts in a business context.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and other productivity tools.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders.
• High intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Skills

• PMP or PMI certification preferred.
• Proven track record delivering projects that involve emerging technologies, data platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or technology architecture.

Required Experience

• 8–10 years of experience managing technology projects, preferably within a financial services or highly regulated environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading financial services and asset management firm operating at enterprise scale across the United States and global markets, supporting institutional and individual investors. The organization employs thousands of professionals — including project managers, data analysts, software engineers, and technology architects — who collaborate across business and technology teams to drive innovation in portfolio management, fixed income, and data platforms.