Senior Data And AI Project Manager

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (voluntary)

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Project Manager for Data & AI to lead planning and delivery of strategic data initiatives. The role coordinates cross-functional teams across business, architecture, cloud, security, and analytics to ensure alignment with enterprise AI governance and platform strategy.

The position is contract-based, fully remote with Boston, MA origins, paying $90.00–$110.00/hr. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of program leadership and strong executive communication in regulated

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing complex technology projects, programs, or portfolios with data/AI.
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with PMO disciplines, governance, and portfolio management best practices.
• Experience with enterprise tech platforms, cloud initiatives, or digital transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, governance, and delivery of complex technology programs and portfolios.
• Develop integrated project/portfolio plans with scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and benefits.
• Collaborate with business, product, tech, vendors, and executives to define objectives and roadmaps.
• Establish portfolio governance with steering committees and stage-gate reviews.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets.
• Drive change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Program management

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

PMO governance

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

ServiceNow SPM/PPM

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Job description

The Project Manager Data & AI leads the planning and delivery of strategic data and artificial intelligence initiatives that enable

the organizations Data and AI Platform Strategy. The role manages complex, interdependent workstreams from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, security, and governance expectations.

This position partners with business stakeholders, architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, analytics, AI/ML, vendors, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate combines disciplined project leadership with knowledge on data and AI to coordinate platform implementation, migration, governance, operational readiness, and responsible AI controls in a regulated enterprise environment.

Lead planning, execution, governance, and delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs and project portfolios aligned to business objectives.

Develop and maintain integrated project and portfolio plans, including scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource allocations, budgets, risks, and benefits realization.

Partner with business leaders, product owners, technical teams, vendors, and key stakeholders to define program objectives, priorities, success measures, and delivery roadmaps.

Manage multiple concurrent projects and programs, ensuring effective prioritization, resource utilization, dependency management, and alignment with strategic objectives.

Establish and maintain portfolio governance processes, including steering committees, executive reviews, stage-gate reviews, decision management, and status reporting.

Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, assumptions, decisions, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when appropriate.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among business, technology, security, compliance, operations, and external partners to ensure successful program execution.

Drive project financial management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, resource planning, and financial reporting.

Track and report project and portfolio performance through key delivery metrics, milestones, financial indicators, resource utilization, and business outcomes.

Lead change management, communications, stakeholder engagement, organizational readiness, training, and transition-to-support activities.

Coordinate vendor and third-party delivery activities, contract obligations, implementation plans, and operational handoffs.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing complex technology projects, programs, or portfolios in a corporate or enterprise environment specifically with data and AI initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, workstreams, and delivery teams.
• Strong experience in project portfolio management, governance, resource planning, budgeting, financial tracking, and executive reporting.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, strategic initiatives, and enterprise-wide programs while balancing business and technology objectives.
• Experience implementing PMO disciplines, governance frameworks, stage-gate processes, and portfolio management best practices.
• Experience working with enterprise technology platforms, cloud initiatives, digital transformation programs, or business-critical technology implementations.
• Strong project, program, and portfolio management leadership skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Experience managing large cross-functional teams, vendors, and strategic initiatives.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Proven ability to manage risks, dependencies, budgets, resources, and competing priorities in complex environments.
• Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as ServiceNow SPM/PPM, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $110.00/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 position based out of Boston, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.