Project Manager – Cod VPP-1 United States - Remote

Vekend, Llc; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead AI and machine learning projects. The ideal candidate will ensure timely delivery and stakeholder alignment while managing cross-functional teams and utilizing Agile methodologies. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and expertise in project management and AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing AI and ML projects with Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving skills to address project challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables for AI/ML initiatives.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and technical teams.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and track performance metrics.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Jira

Confluence

Trello

NLP

LLMs

RAG pipelines

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and successful deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing cross-functional teams, Agile methodologies, and AI/ML projects, with a strong focus on execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

Department:

Project Management Office

Project Location(s):

United States - Remote

Job Type:

Full time - Contract

Education:

Bachelor's

Compensation:

25 to 35k Yearly USD

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution:

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for AI/ML initiatives.

Develop detailed project roadmaps, milestones, and risk assessments to ensure timely execution.

Work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to align on project goals.

Stakeholder & Cross-Team Collaboration:

Act as the main point of contact between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

Translate technical AI/ML concepts into clear business objectives and actionable insights.

Facilitate regular status updates, sprint planning, and retrospectives with Agile methodologies.

Risk & Performance Management:

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.

Track KPIs, performance metrics, and AI model success rates to ensure continuous improvement.

Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency.

Oversee AI model deployment processes, cloud integration, and system scalability.

Ensure that LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, and AI solutions align with business needs.

Work with DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines, security, and compliance are properly implemented.

Qualifications

Required Technical & Business Skills

Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Trello.

AI/ML Understanding: Familiarity with NLP, LLMs, RAG pipelines, and data science workflows.

Soft Skills

Leadership: Ability to drive AI projects and influence teams in a fast-paced environment.

Communication: Strong ability to convey technical concepts to business stakeholders.

Problem-Solving: Quick thinking to resolve roadblocks and optimize AI project execution.

Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and evolving AI industry trends.