Project Manager – Innovation & Data/AI Portfolio

Computer Task; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a Project Manager – Innovation & Data/AI Portfolio in New York, NY for a 12-month engagement. You will lead cross-functional teams delivering innovative data and AI solutions and partner with stakeholders to drive outcomes.

You will manage multiple projects, apply Agile and traditional PM practices, maintain plans and budgets, and report status to senior leadership using JIRA and Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Senior-level PM with cross-functional project leadership.
• Experience in Innovation, Data, or AI portfolios.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with JIRA and Azure DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience reporting to senior leadership with metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within an Innovation, Data, and AI portfolio end-to-end.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage budgets, scope, and schedules.
• Develop project plans, risk logs, and stakeholder communications.
• Use JIRA and Azure DevOps to track progress and dependencies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and report status to leadership.
• Balance priorities and intake processes across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Data & AI

Stakeholder mgmt

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Cross-functional

Communication

Risk management

Portfolio reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP/ PMI-ACP

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a Project Manager – Innovation & Data/AI Portfolio position for our client.

Location: New York, NY
Duration: 12 months

Duties

• Lead and manage projects within an Innovation, Data, and AI portfolio from initiation through completion.

• Lead cross-functional project teams delivering custom development solutions, innovation initiatives, and/or application maintenance and support.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently while balancing priorities, resources, schedules, budgets, scope, and business requirements.

• Manage project intake processes, including handling high volumes of requests, assessing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting portfolio-level prioritization.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, risk and issue logs, and other project management artifacts.

• Coordinate resources across internal teams, client employees, third-party vendors, and other project stakeholders to ensure effective execution.

• Establish and maintain effective communication plans and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership.

• Develop and use project and portfolio reporting to support day-to-day execution within delivery squads and provide leadership updates across individual projects and the broader portfolio.

• Use tools such as JIRA and Azure DevOps (ADO) to track project progress, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and team activities.

• Apply both traditional project management and Agile methodologies to manage projects and programs effectively.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support teams in maintaining delivery momentum while translating Agile execution and metrics into reporting that is meaningful to senior leadership.

• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, scope changes, and resource constraints.

• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, cost, schedule, and quality requirements while meeting business objectives and contractual obligations.

• Partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, product owners, sponsors, and leadership to define objectives, manage expectations, and drive successful outcomes.

• Support innovation initiatives involving traditional data technologies, AI, and/or Generative AI as appropriate.

Skills

• Strong traditional project management and Agile project/program management skills.
• Subject matter expertise in Data, AI, and/or Generative AI preferred.
• Strong project intake and prioritization experience, particularly in environments with large volumes of requests.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical delivery teams and business stakeholders/sponsors.
• Experience creating and utilizing project and portfolio reports for operational execution and leadership updates.
• Experience with JIRA and/or Azure DevOps (ADO).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to translate Agile delivery metrics and program status into clear communications for senior leaders accustomed to traditional project portfolio management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and risk-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

Experience

• Senior-level project management experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently across an innovation, technology, data, or AI portfolio.
• Experience managing project intake, demand management, prioritization, and portfolio coordination.
• Experience working with both traditional/waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
• Experience managing Agile programs and communicating program status, metrics, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Experience using JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar project management and work-tracking tools.
• Experience working with technical teams, business stakeholders, project sponsors, and third-party vendors.
• Experience in Data, AI, Generative AI, or related technology initiatives is strongly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certification is a plus.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.