Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy (KH)

Maximus; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy with a strong background in AI program leadership. This remote role requires coordinating with executive leadership, data science teams, and multiple business units to define an organization‑level AI vision and practical roadmap.

You will drive cross‑functional initiatives, manage risks, and ensure value realization across projects. A focus on governance, privacy, and stakeholder communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in project/program management.
• Experience leading enterprise IT portfolios and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine the AI vision and roadmap aligned with Maximus' business goals.
• Analyze processes, data assets, and trends to identify value‑driving AI use cases.
• Collaborate with executives, product owners, and IT teams to integrate AI into workflows.
• Manage multiple AI projects, ensuring on‑time, within‑scope, and on‑budget delivery.
• Lead cross‑functional teams using agile and hybrid methods for AI sprint cycles.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and data governance to ensure ethical AI and risk mitigation.
• Establish KPIs to measure ROI and continuously improve AI deployments.
• Support HR and Change Management to promote AI literacy and adoption.
• Mentor junior project managers and ensure quality across teams.

Skills

AI strategy

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure

Job description

Maximus is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and refine Maximus’ organization’s AI vision and roadmap aligned with strategic OCDIO business goals.




• Lead the analysis of internal processes, data assets, and market trends to identify AI use cases that drive operational efficiency, customer value, or competitive advantage.




• Collaborate with executive leadership, product owners, Enterprise IT Services, data science teams, and business units (GCC, Solution Delivery, USS, Fed, and international) to consult on integration AI into existing workflows and digital products.




• Manage multiple AI projects, ranging from small to large-scale enterprise initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. Utilize advanced knowledge of workflows and project mapping to manage competing priorities and maintain project momentum.




• Lead cross-functional teams through the AI project lifecycle using agile and hybrid methodologies tailored for data and AI sprint cycles. Communicate project progress and strategic impact to internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and executive leadership.




• Partner with legal, compliance, and data governance teams to ensure ethical AI practices, privacy, and risk mitigation. This can include advisory roles as it pertains to governing documentation, regulatory analysis, etc.




• Lead the establishment of KPIs and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of AI deployments and continuously improve outcomes at the enterprise level.




• Partner and support HR, L&OD, Change Management teams to drive AI literacy across Maximus and support change management initiatives to promote AI adoption and trust.




• Coach and mentor junior project managers and team members, delegating tasks and reviewing work to ensure quality and alignment.

Minimum Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• -4+ years demonstrated experience leading and managing complex, enterprise-scale IT portfolios, including strategic planning, investment prioritization, budget oversight, resource allocation, risk management, and performance accountability.


• -4+ years demonstrated experience operating within the government technology and services sector, with an understanding of federal and state agency environments, procurement processes, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$150,000

Maximum Salary

$180,000