Argano is a digital consultancy focused on high-performance operations, seeking an AI Project Manager to oversee AI-enabled initiatives. This role involves managing the project lifecycle for AI deployments, ensuring secure implementation, and driving adoption of new workflows.
Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success metrics in collaboration with functional stakeholders and technical teams
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports for all active AI initiatives
- Manage project budgets, resource allocations, and vendor engagements as applicable
- Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Serve as the primary point of contact and accountability for internal AI projects, including process automation, AI-assisted analytics, document intelligence, and productivity tooling
- Coordinate with IT, legal, compliance, and business unit leads to ensure AI solutions are implemented securely and in alignment with firm policy
- Maintain a prioritized AI project backlog in coordination with the Corporate Operations leadership team
- Support vendor evaluation, pilot design, and proof-of-concept scoping for emerging AI tools under consideration
- Facilitate working sessions, steering committee updates, and executive briefings on project status and strategic progress; adept at translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise narratives for senior leadership
- Partner with change management resources to drive adoption of new AI-enabled workflows
- Uphold PMO standards for documentation, project intake, reporting, and lifecycle governance
- Contribute to the development and refinement of AI project templates, playbooks, and best practices
- Ensure proper documentation of AI use cases, data considerations, and operational handoffs
Requirements:
- 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years leading technology or digital transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects in a professional services, consulting, or corporate environment
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations, executive briefings, and strategic updates to C-suite and senior leadership audiences
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
- Working knowledge of project management principles, tools, and documentation practices
- Clear written and verbal communication. Ability to keep internal stakeholders informed on project status and issues
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, maintain accurate records, and keep project artifacts up to date
- Familiarity with project management software such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or ADO
- Ability to identify issues early and bring them to the right people promptly
- Produces accurate documentation and tracks task status with care
- Understands when and how to escalate issues internally, and communicates blockers to senior staff in a timely manner
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, large language models, or enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI, UiPath, or similar)
- Exposure to AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, or data privacy considerations in an enterprise context
- Prior experience within a PMO or COO/Operations function