Senior AI Project Manager

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-visibility AI initiative within a large financial services firm's AI division. You will own execution, governance, planning, budget oversight, and executive reporting for an established program.

You'll coordinate multiple AI-focused workstreams, support development teams, and operate within a mature PMO with strong governance. The role offers executive exposure and a hybrid work arrangement in Saint Petersburg, FL.

Qualifications

• Leading enterprise AI projects.
• Ownership of AI program roadmap.
• Managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Maintaining program schedules, timelines, and milestones.
• Driving execution against FY27 objectives.
• Forecasting resource needs.
• Tracking capacity allocation and utilization.
• Executive reporting and RAID log maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Own execution plans, governance, budgeting, and executive reporting.
• Run daily standups and coordinate sprint activities.
• Provide status updates to executives and stakeholders.
• Maintain schedules and milestones across multiple AI workstreams.
• Escalate delivery risks and coordinate release readiness.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Agile

Scrum

Project management

Artificial intelligence

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

This is a high-visibility, enterprise AI initiative within a large financial services organization's AI division. The program is fully funded, staffed, and actively delivering strategic AI solutions. The successful Project Manager will step into an established program and assume ownership of execution, governance, planning, budget oversight, and executive reporting.

This individual will coordinate multiple AI-focused workstreams while supporting development teams responsible for delivering capabilities aligned with the organization's internal AI strategy. The environment offers significant executive exposure and operates within a mature PMO structure with established governance requirements.

Team Structure

• 3 Development Managers
• ~15 Developers
• 4 SQM/QA personnel
• Multiple Executive Stakeholders
• Senior Leadership Steering Team

Success in First 90 Days

• Takes ownership of project plans
• Runs standups
• Maintains budget and resource plans
• Provides executive reporting
• Keeps multiple workstreams moving
• Quickly earns credibility with development managers

Skills

azure devops, agile, scrum, project management, artificial intelligence, ms project, smartsheet

Top Skills Details

azure devops,agile,scrum,project management,artificial intelligence,ms project

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Program Leadership
• Assume ownership of an existing AI program roadmap
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams
• Maintain program schedules, timelines, and milestones
• Drive execution against approved FY27 objectives
• Financial & Resource Management
• Manage approved program budget
• Forecast resource needs
• Track capacity allocation and utilization
• Support annual planning and toll-gate reviews
• Agile Delivery Leadership
• Run daily standups
• Facilitate sprint planning
• Lead retrospectives
• Coordinate release readiness activities
• Executive Communication
• Deliver executive status reports
• Maintain RAID logs
• Escalate delivery risks
• Present progress against strategic objectives

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82.75 - $89.65/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Petersburg,FL.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.