Senior IT Project Manager - AI, Data & Automation

techstrasolutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstra Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client-facing engagements in our Pittsburgh IT consulting practice. You will guide cross-functional teams across AI, software development, data, and automation projects to deliver measurable outcomes with exemplary governance.

You will act as the primary liaison, manage scope and timelines, and drive quality on complex engagements while mentoring team members and improving delivery processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PM experience in IT consulting.
• CSM or equivalent Scrum Master certification.
• Experience managing AI, software, data, or automation projects.
• Based in Pittsburgh, PA or willing to relocate.
• Experience with non-agile (waterfall) or hybrid delivery.
• Proven track record delivering paid client engagements.
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/IT or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of client-facing engagements.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Liaise between client stakeholders and internal teams on scope and timelines.
• Monitor project health, budget, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate planning, risk management, and status reporting in non-agile delivery.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements and quality standards.
• Mentor team members to maintain engagement and productivity.
• Drive process improvements across project management practices.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable tasks and docs.
• Maintain strong client relationships with proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Project management

Scrum Master Certification

Client engagement

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Waterfall/Hybrid delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ CS/ IT or related

Job description

Techstra Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client-facing engagements in our Pittsburgh IT consulting practice. You will guide cross-functional teams across AI, software development, data, and automation projects to deliver measurable outcomes with exemplary governance.

You will act as the primary liaison, manage scope and timelines, and drive quality on complex engagements while mentoring team members and improving delivery processes.