AI Project Manager

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