Job Description
Location: DC Metro Area or Dallas Metro Area
Technical Project Manager (TPM) – AI Technical Services
Join our innovative AI team as a Technical Project Manager (TPM), where you'll spearhead cross-functional efforts to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that transform client outcomes. We're looking for a high energy, self-starter, and versatile team player who bridges technical excellence with seamless collaboration, driving projects from concept to deployment in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycles: from scoping and planning to execution, risk mitigation, and successful handover of complex AI technical services.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration among engineers, data scientists, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.
- Cultivate strong client partnerships by translating technical complexities into clear, actionable insights and proactively addressing evolving needs.
- Monitor project health with sharp situational awareness, adapting strategies to overcome obstacles and optimize outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- Technical Depth : 3 to 5 years in TPM roles, with preferable hands-on experience in AI/ML projects (e.g., model deployment, data pipelines, or scalable AI infrastructure).
- Communication Mastery : Exceptional verbal and written skills to articulate progress, risks, and recommendations to diverse audiences—from C-suite executives to technical teams.
- Leadership Prowess : Proven ability to build trust, motivate teams, and sustain long-term client relationships in dynamic, ambiguous settings.
- Mindset : Proactive, adaptable, and resilient, with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results in resource-constrained scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end technical project delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timeline.
- Stakeholder Communication : Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, technical teams, and business units, maintaining transparency and consistent updates.
- Situational Awareness: Actively monitor project dynamics, anticipate risks, and adapt strategy in real-time to navigate evolving challenges.
- Client Relationship Management: Cultivate trust-based relationships with clients, understand their goals and pain points, and act as a strategic partner in solution delivery.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, product managers, and executive stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and successful outcomes.
- Issue Resolution: Proactively identify bottlenecks or conflicts and drive resolution while maintaining client and team satisfaction.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, generate regular reports, and lead project retrospectives to capture learnings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of technical project management experience, preferably in AI or data science-focused environments.
- Technical background and ability to understand AI/ML, data pipelines, and cloud-based systems.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- High level of emotional intelligence and situational awareness—adept at reading the room, managing personalities, and navigating organizational dynamics.
- Proven experience managing client relationships, driving customer success, and delivering AI/ML projects that exceed expectations.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
Preferred Skills
- PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
- Familiarity with AI/ML practices and solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern software development lifecycles.
Why Join Us
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment.
- Be at the center of high-impact projects that define the future of AI technology services.
- Opportunities for professional growth, certification, and continuous learning.
- A people-first culture that values empathy, innovation, and excellence.
- Big company benefits with the agile high energy environment of a startup
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