SR IT Project Manager AI

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager with expertise in Microsoft AI to oversee complex projects across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to manage shifting stakeholder expectations. This remote role requires local presence in Houston for monthly meetings, offering significant opportunities for professional growth in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing IT projects.
• Strong leadership skills to manage multiple teams.
• Experience with Waterfall and hybrid delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for AI initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing project success by managing scope, cost, and time.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Sr IT Project Manager MS AI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager Microsoft AI who can navigate complex projects spanning multiple departments with ease. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT professional who requires minimal direction, can align differing opinions effectively, and is a proven hands-on leader capable of driving projects to success.



This role is remote but the candidate must be local to Houston to attend monthly meetings onsite.

Key Responsibilities and Required Skills:

* Lead end-to-end project management for AI initiatives using Microsoft technologies (Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, Power Platform, etc.).

* Mobilize and organize large and complex projects immediately with little to no direction.

* Ensure ongoing project success using the Triple Constraint method to proactively address changes to scope, cost, and time.

* Regularly evaluate project metrics leveraging Project Management Institute (PMI) schedule and financial reporting methods.

* Conduct impact analysis to manage change using standard Change Management techniques.

* Construct and manage communication plans and stakeholder analysis to proactively manage expectations.

* Develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency strategies.

* Communicate complex project scenarios with transparency and confidence to key stakeholders and executives.

* Mobilize, plan, and execute multiple large and complex IT projects simultaneously, ensuring all aspects-from planning to execution-are handled efficiently.

* Proactively manage shifting stakeholder expectations.

* Construct project schedules using critical path techniques that incorporate dependency, resource, and work breakdown structures in alignment with PMI standards.

* Develop and implement training plans, testing approaches, go-live planning, and post-go-live strategies.

* Ensure all project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.

Skills & Experience

* Proven track record of managing complex IT projects.

* Over 8 years of experience managing projects and/or programs.

* PMP certification - strongly preferred

* Ability to build high-performing project teams across geographical regions, fostering inclusivity, trust, and innovation.

* Strong leadership skills to manage multiple teams globally and work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.

* A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in an IT-related field.

* Strong business acumen.

* Experience with Waterfall or hybrid delivery frameworks (Agile-only experience is not directly applicable).

* Hands-on experience with user adaptability strategies and change management.

* Proficiency with MS Project and other project management tools.

* Security project experience

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