Senior Project Manager, GenAI Project

Our client is a leading global healthcare organization, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and patient-centric solutions. We develop advanced data and analytics solutions that help global organizations turn complex data into intuitive digital tools, enabling teams to make informed decisions in their daily operations and long-term strategy. Our projects span modern operational applications, interactive dashboards, and advanced analytics platforms designed to deliver actionable insights across multiple business domains.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with 5+ years of experience managing complex software delivery projects, including AI/ML/LLM initiatives. This role will oversee multiple simultaneous GenAI projects, ensuring successful execution, effective stakeholder collaboration, and alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a solid technical understanding of AI technologies and Agile delivery practices, enabling them to effectively lead cross-functional engineering teams delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple concurrent GenAI software projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations from initiation through closure.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives, AI use cases, project priorities, and delivery expectations.
Manage cross-functional teams, including AI Engineers, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and Business Analysts, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps and status reports to track progress, dependencies, and risks.
Manage project scope, change requests, and priorities while ensuring alignment with business goals.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, particularly those related to AI development, data dependencies, and evolving technical requirements.
Facilitate regular project meetings and Agile ceremonies, ensuring clear communication, collaboration, and accountability across all stakeholders.
Drive Agile delivery methodologies to improve team efficiency and project outcomes.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Continuously improve project management best practices, delivery processes, and Agile ways of working.

Skills and Competencies:
5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
Proven experience managing AI/GenAIML/LLM software projects is required.
Strong technical background with the ability to effectively communicate with engineering teams.
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects simultaneously.
Experience handling project support requests and managing client expectations.
Experience serving as a Scrum Master or facilitating Agile delivery teams.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional technical teams.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience in stakeholde r management, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across different organizational levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to risk and issue management.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Nice to Have
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is preferred.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification is nice to have.
Experience delivering AI solutions within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
We offer*:
Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
A competitive salary and good compensation package
Personalized career growth
Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
Education reimbursement
Memorable anniversary presents
Corporate events and team buildings
Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers