Senior Project Manager - Data and AI

New York, US
Data & AI
Full-Time

Role introduction

As a Senior Project Manager (Data & AI) you can expect to…

  • Lead the successful delivery of Data & AI programs ranging from cloud modernization and analytics initiatives to AI adoption and enterprise data platform implementations.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle across small to large engagements, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, change control, and delivery governance.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, milestone schedules, RAID logs, sprint plans, status reporting, and delivery tracking mechanisms that provide visibility and accountability across stakeholders.
  • Facilitate discovery workshops and design sessions to gather requirements, align stakeholders around business objectives, and establish clear delivery roadmaps.
  • Lead executive steering committees and governance forums, translating complex delivery information into actionable insights, decisions, and recommendations.
  • Oversee multi-team delivery efforts by managing dependencies across client teams, delivery teams, third-party vendors, Microsoft partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Establish and reinforce effective project governance, including roles and responsibilities, communication plans, escalation paths, and ways of working that support delivery success.
  • Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies while ensuring timely resolution of issues that could affect scope, timelines, quality, or business outcomes.
  • Support customer success by maintaining strong alignment between project execution, stakeholder expectations, adoption objectives, and measurable business value realization.
  • Guide release and deployment planning activities, including multi-sprint delivery models, ensuring successful transitions from development through production deployment.

You’re great at…

  • Managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of delivery quality.
  • Bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to ambiguous situations by developing actionable plans and driving measurable progress.
  • Building trusted relationships with clients, partners, executive sponsors, and delivery teams.
  • Prioritizing work effectively and communicating commitments clearly across both business and technical audiences.
  • Driving proactive governance and risk management practices that prevent issues rather than reacting to them after they occur.
  • Communicating confidently with executive stakeholders, project teams, and technical specialists.
  • Leading change management and adoption efforts, particularly within data, analytics, and AI-driven transformation initiatives.
  • Solving complex challenges through structured thinking, strong facilitation skills, and practical, business-focused solutions.
  • Learning new concepts, technologies, and delivery approaches quickly within a rapidly evolving Data & AI landscape.
  • Promoting the mission and Shared Values of our company.

Sound interesting? If so, you’ll have…

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years of project management experience delivering complex enterprise technology programs.
  • Experience managing data, analytics, cloud, or AI-related delivery projects; consulting experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams that include business stakeholders, project managers, architects, engineers, developers, and technical specialists.
  • Strong experience with project delivery methodologies including Agile/Scrum, Hybrid, and Waterfall approaches.
  • Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, issues, change requests, and delivery governance.
  • Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills, including experience leading executive steering committees and client-facing engagements.
  • Experience establishing project governance frameworks, maintaining delivery documentation, and delivering clear project reporting.
  • Working knowledge of data governance, privacy, security, and responsible data management practices.
  • Experience managing project financials, commercial delivery, forecasting, burn rates, margins, and change orders.
  • Proficiency with project and delivery management tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
  • PMP certification is highly desirable; PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or similar certifications are a plus.

The Perks

We offer competitive pay with a performance-based bonus. Our employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off and a flexible and affordable benefits program designed to help you be and stay well, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement account, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Additionally, you’ll have the benefit of working alongside enthusiastic and energetic teammates in a dynamic and thriving environment.

HSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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