AI Project Manager – TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions

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We are seeking an AI Project Manager with proven experience in Generative AI development (creating LLM-based solutions, prompt-driven workflows, automation tools or similar). The role involves end-to-end management of complex GenAI programs, working with vendors, and large-scale freelance teams while maintaining delivery momentum. This position also requires experience managing global teams across multiple time zones, as well as overseeing project finances, including budgeting, financial control, and planning, gross margin, and P&L.

You will be responsible for day-to-day project execution, stakeholder communication, and ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced, evolving AI environment. Essential skills include strong customer engagement, creative problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the successful execution of project initiatives across product, engineering, and operations teams, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables
• Track and report on key project metrics, timeline adherence, and team velocity
• Create and maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, status reports, and resource planning artifacts
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication between product, engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams
• Identify and mitigate project risks through data analysis and stakeholder feedback
• Monitor technical dependencies, integration requirements, and operational constraints while maintaining awareness of industry trends
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks, including sprint planning, risk management, and resource allocation

Requirements

• Experience in working within an organization dedicated to the development and advancement of AI technologies
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in business management, or project management
• Proven experience creating, leading and delivering GenAI projects
• Knowledge of AI infrastructure and scalability considerations for deploying models in production environments
• Strong technical understanding (CS/Engineering degree or relevant experience)
• Experience in project finances, including budgeting, GM, P&L
• Ability to understand metrics and key product levers that can move the needle
• Ability to manage global teams of freelancers at scale
• Experience in vendor management and communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and a creative, solutions-oriented mindset, capable of tackling challenges in dynamic and ambiguous environments
• Outstanding communication skills for explaining evaluations, proposing solutions, and providing process insights and high presentation form

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting