Technical Project Manager (AI/ML, FTE / Hybrid)

NTT DATA North America; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical,Dental,Vision insurance with E

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NTT DATA North America is seeking a Technical Project Manager (AI/ML) to lead complex AI/ML programs in Irving, Texas, with hybrid work options. You will own programs across hardware, software, and data pipelines, guiding design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of ML models, and advising leaders on strategy and policy.

Required: 7+ years applying AI; 5-7 years TPM in deep-tech; Bachelor's in CS/Data Science. Starting pay range: $83,520–$125,280.

Qualifications

• 7+ years applying AI to practical uses.
• 5-7 years in Technical Program Management for deep-tech AI/ML projects.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with ML-based products and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs of complex tech projects intersecting hardware, software, and regulatory constraints.
• Own programs; brief leadership and unblock teams on ML performance and data needs.
• Drive decisions to hit timelines; manage ML data and compute resource trade-offs.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership on design, prototyping, testing, and training of AI/ML solutions.
• Advise leaders on AI/ML technology, strategy, and policy.
• Navigate ambiguity; present options with clear POV on ML readiness and metrics.
• Influence teams through soft power and accountability in ML domains.
• Mentor TPMs on ML-centric program management.

Skills

AI applications

Technical program management

ML product evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science/Engineering

Data Architecture/Data Science certification

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager (AI/ML, FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Job Description - Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Day to Day job Duties

• Lead programs consisting of complex technology projects, particularly ones that intersect with hardware, software, and regulatory constraints, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML model development, training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines.
• Exercise strong ownership over programs they lead, including briefing Autonomy leadership on execution and diving into technical details where necessary to unblock the team, especially regarding ML model performance, data requirements, and training infrastructure.
• Drive pragmatic decisions and tradeoffs to maximize probability of hitting critical timelines, considering factors unique to ML projects such as model iteration speed, data annotation pipelines, and compute resource allocation.
• Work with the engineering and leadership teams on the functional design, process design, prototyping, testing, and training of AI/ML solutions
• Advise leaders on technology, strategy, and policy issues related to AI/ML
• Manage ambiguity by presenting options with a clear point of view for leadership, particularly concerning ML model readiness, evaluation metrics, and performance trade-offs.
• Understand the role of TPM as an insider/outsider, someone who drives accountability through influence and soft power rather than hard power and authority, effectively influencing teams working on ML algorithms, data platforms, and simulation environments.
• Mentor other TPMs on the team and help them grow their craft as TPMs, sharing expertise in managing ML-centric technical programs.

Skills required

• 7+ years of experience applying AI to practical uses
• 5-7 years of Experience in Technical Program Management on deep-tech products or equivalent, specifically managing programs involving AI/ML components and data pipelines.
• 5+ years Hands on experience with ML-based products including evaluation with metrics driven analysis.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience, with a strong foundation in areas relevant to AI/ML.
• Certification/ course on Data Architect/Data Science from any reputed institute/ portal

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $83520.00 - $125,280.00. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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