Project Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Project Manager (AI): Coordination and completion of large enterprise-level projects and programs with an accent on AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot for planning, reporting, and communications. Focus on managing project lifecycle, scope changes, risks, cross-functional teams, and supervising assistant project managers.

Location: Remote (US; availability during 8:00-5:00 EST required; Eastern or Central time zones preferred)

Salary: $104,000–$120,600

Company

Staffing firm specializing in STEM connections, placing professionals in technical roles as a federal contractor.

What you will do

• Define, monitor, execute, and control projects through the full lifecycle, managing scope for 2-3 projects.
• Leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for project planning, status reporting, risk analysis, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate procurement of resources, manage costs, quality, and staffing including contractors.
• Track issues, build contingency plans, and implement risk responses using AI insights.
• Supervise and mentor assistant project managers and coordinators.
• Handle program-level duties: coordinate scheduling, contracts, performance, and governance; communicate status to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (1 year technical experience per college year).
• 5-7 years in project management with medium-high complexity projects; PMP certification or obtain within 2 years.
• Expert in project management methodology, scheduling tools, negotiation, and communication.
• Track record of on-time, on-budget delivery; ability to work independently on 1-2 projects.
• Proficiency with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for PM activities.
• Availability during 8:00-5:00 EST.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI/digital products (virtual assistants, chatbots, automation).
• Eastern or Central US candidates.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract-to-hire opportunity.
• For assignments 13+ weeks: major medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer; participates in E-Verify.