Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy (KH)

Maximus; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy for a remote role. The role leads the AI vision, roadmap, and governance across business units and government domains, driving enterprise value.

You will coordinate with executives, IT, data science, and HR to ensure ethical AI, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery across projects of varying scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of experience.
• Enterprise IT portfolio leadership experience.
• Govt technology/services sector experience and regulatory understanding.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine AI vision and roadmap aligned with Maximus goals.
• Analyze processes, data assets, and market trends to spot AI use cases.
• Collaborate with execs, product owners, IT, data science, and units to integrate AI.
• Manage multiple AI projects, ensuring on time, on scope, and on budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams through AI lifecycle using agile/hybrid methods.
• Partner with legal/compliance/data governance to ensure ethical AI and privacy.
• Establish KPIs and ROI metrics for AI deployments enterprise-wide.
• Support HR/L&D/Change Management to drive AI literacy and adoption.
• Coach and mentor junior project managers and teams.

Skills

AI strategy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

7+ years of professional experience

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