Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy (KH)

Maximus; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy (KH) for a remote position in the United States. You will lead the AI vision, roadmaps and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise AI initiatives aligned with strategic goals.

Responsibilities include analyzing processes, data assets and market trends to identify high-value AI use cases, guiding governance, and tracking KPIs to drive ROI. Requires strong coordination with legal/compliance and HR/L&OD teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 4+ years leading enterprise IT portfolios (strategic planning, budget oversight, risk management).
• 4+ years operating in government technology and services with federal/state procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine Maximus' AI vision and roadmap aligned with OCDIO goals.
• Identify AI use cases through analysis of processes, data assets, and market trends.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product owners, IT, data science teams and business units.
• Manage multiple AI projects ensuring on-time, in-scope, on-budget delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams through AI project lifecycles using agile/hybrid methods.

Job description

Senior Project Manager - AI Strategy (KH)## General informationDateThursday, October 29, 2026CityRemoteCountryUnited StatesWorking timeFull-time## Description & Requirements**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.EEO StatementMaximus 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.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.**Accommodations**Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at **[e-mail]**.**Minimum Salary**$ 150,000.00**Maximum Salary**$ 180,000.00