Senior AI R&D Project Lead — Hybrid/Remote

CD Project; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health care

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced Senior Research Manager to lead cross-functional AI R&D projects and improve game development pipelines. You will drive major AI initiatives, coordinate teams across time zones, and ensure timely, quality delivery while fostering innovation.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication, with a favorable view toward flexible work arrangements including hybrid, in-office, or fully remote setups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software project management experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Full cycle of an AI product, AI research or game development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive new initiatives within the AI R&D Team.
• Bridge East Coast and Europe time zones across teams and projects.
• Form and motivate cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve delivery processes.
• Manage AI initiatives, balancing scope, resources, and timelines.
• Maintain relations with external partners.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hansoft

Jira

Confluence

Office suite

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced Senior Research Manager to lead cross-functional AI R&D projects and improve game development pipelines. You will drive major AI initiatives, coordinate teams across time zones, and ensure timely, quality delivery while fostering innovation.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication, with a favorable view toward flexible work arrangements including hybrid, in-office, or fully remote setups.