IT Project manager (AI)

Stellar Consulting Solutions - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing complex IT projects, particularly those that integrate AI-driven solutions. This role involves managing all phases of project management, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget, and coordinating with various stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management duties for complex IT projects, including those involving AI solutions, in accordance with PMLC and SDLC processes.
• Manage all project phases to ensure deliverables are completed on time and budget.
• Coordinate project activities with IT project team members and business owners/stakeholders.
• Track performance against objectives and develop corrective strategies when objectives are not being met.
• Create, manage, and update project charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, project budgets, and other project management documentation.
• Work with project team members and management to secure resources and funding.
• Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to define project scopes and schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources.
• Translate business needs into clearly documented detailed requirements and functional specifications with business analysts and architects.
• Provide regular status updates and maintain relevant metrics to provide transparency on team performance.
• Communicate with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and requirements that may impact strategic direction.
• Stay abreast of AI trends and advancements, evaluating their potential impact and application within ongoing and future projects.
• Ensure that projects comply with audit requirements.
• Identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience for application and data integration projects, including AI technologies.
• Detailed knowledge of project management and software development life cycle methodologies.
• Proven experience managing mid-sized to large IT integration projects independently.
• Familiarity with AI and LLM concepts, NLP and chat GPT related solutions.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with an ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions.
• Strong management skills with an ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment.
• Ability to translate business needs into IT deliverables.
• Strong business planning, organizing, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply waterfall, agile and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Multi-disciplinary information technology familiarity with proven systems deployment experience.
• Experience using Project and Portfolio Management tools (MS Project, Planview, SharePoint, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus, but not required.
• Certifications or courses on AI, machine learning, or related fields is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools