Posted on 2026/01/08
Senior AI Project Manager
The Planet Group
New York, NY, United States
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is a self-directed driver who can manage 3+ concurrent workstreams while maintaining high visibility with senior leadership
- You must be more than a reporter of status—you are the engine that pushes projects to the finish line
- 7–12+ Years of Experience: Proven track record leading complex technology transformations, platform rollouts, or data/analytics initiatives
- Execution Focus: Evidence that you personally drive delivery and "own" the outcome, rather than just providing oversight
- Senior Presence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority
- Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of how complex tech initiatives run—from software development cycles to final deployment and adoption
- Adaptive Mindset: A "can-do" attitude with a bias toward action; someone who views PMP/Agile frameworks as tools, not rigid scripts
Benefits
- Total Comp: $185-195K
Responsibilities
- Direct Workstream Delivery: Personally drive the planning, sequencing, and execution of 3+ high-priority workstreams
- You are responsible for defining milestones and aggressively managing dependencies, risks, and issues
- Strategic Transformation: Lead enterprise-wide digital or AI-adjacent transformations that cut across the organization both functionally and vertically
- Senior Stakeholder Interface: Act as a credible partner to C-suite and VP-level executives, driving critical decisions, resolving trade-offs, and escalating risks constructively
- Agile Problem Solving: Navigate evolving scopes and incomplete inputs by making sound judgment calls that balance speed, risk, and quality
- Value-Add Leadership: Go beyond "process purity" to perform gap analysis, light requirements capture, and change management to ensure successful technology adoption
Full Description
Total Comp: $185-195K
AI Project Manager (Execution & Transformation)
We are seeking a high-caliber, hands-on AI Project Manager who thrives on execution rather than mere coordination.
This is not a "check-the-box" PM role.
We need a transformation leader who takes direct ownership of complex initiatives, navigates ambiguity with ease, and understands the broader strategic impact of technology on an organization.
The ideal candidate is a self-directed driver who can manage 3+ concurrent workstreams while maintaining high visibility with senior leadership.
You must be more than a reporter of status—you are the engine that pushes projects to the finish line.
Core Responsibilities
• Direct Workstream Delivery: Personally drive the planning, sequencing, and execution of 3+ high-priority workstreams.
You are responsible for defining milestones and aggressively managing dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Strategic Transformation: Lead enterprise-wide digital or AI-adjacent transformations that cut across the organization both functionally and vertically.
• Senior Stakeholder Interface: Act as a credible partner to C-suite and VP-level executives, driving critical decisions, resolving trade-offs, and escalating risks constructively.
• Agile Problem Solving: Navigate evolving scopes and incomplete inputs by making sound judgment calls that balance speed, risk, and quality.
• Value-Add Leadership: Go beyond "process purity" to perform gap analysis, light requirements capture, and change management to ensure successful technology adoption.
Qualifications
Must-Haves
• 7–12+ Years of Experience: Proven track record leading complex technology transformations, platform rollouts, or data/analytics initiatives.
• Execution Focus: Evidence that you personally drive delivery and "own" the outcome, rather than just providing oversight.
• Senior Presence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
• Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of how complex tech initiatives run—from software development cycles to final deployment and adoption.
• Adaptive Mindset: A "can-do" attitude with a bias toward action; someone who views PMP/Agile frameworks as tools, not rigid scripts.
Preferred Background
• Domain Expertise: Experience in AI, GenAI, or Investment Banking/Financial Services is highly preferred.
• Adaptability: Experience in lean, high-growth, or regulated environments where you have to wear multiple hats.
• **Education/Cert: ** While PMP or SAFe certifications are a plus, we value proven transformation results and "street smarts" over credentials.

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