AI Project Manager - Chennai or Pune (India)

Work Location: On-site in Chennai or Pune, India

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, full-time

Engagement Model: Employment

Position Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking an AI Project Manager to join our team in Chennai or in Pune, India. 

Role Summary

The AI Project Manager is a results-driven and innovative project leader within DataForce. Specifically, the AI Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the life-cycle of a range of AI-Data projects, through the utilization of expertise and technical skills to manage project budgets, timelines and quality requirements.

The AI Project Manager has accountability for fostering professional client relationships, managing and coordinating external vendors, and leading and collaborating with cross-functional project teams and partners.

Role Responsibilities

AI Project Managers are ultimately responsible for the quality of work, profitability and performance of their projects. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all aspects of the management of projects from hand-off through project completion to ensure project success against defined KPIs
• Developing and maintaining project plans, workflows, guidelines and resource materials
• Providing effective analysis and reporting of project performance
• Tracking, monitoring and controlling project financial, timeline and quality performance
• Providing effective risk management through identification, escalation, mitigation, and effective resolution of issues
• Executing projects autonomously, while successfully coordinating with cross-functional project teams as required to procure required resources and support
• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and both internal and external stakeholders
• Leading and contributing to continuous performance improvements for both projects and across the department’s internal tools and processes
• Contributing to the development of the knowledge and capability of the department, team and colleagues