Project Manager- AI/ML

Role Summary: The Project Manager is a results-driven and innovative project leader within DataForce. The Project Manager is responsible for leading 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 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:The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the quality of work, profitability, and performance of their projects. Oversee all aspects of the management of projects from hand-off through project completion to ensure project success against defined KPIsDevelop and maintain project plans, workflows, guidelines, and resource materials

Provide effective analysis and reporting of project performance

Track, monitor, and control project financial, timeline and quality performance

Organize and deliver a Post Project ReviewProvide effective risk management through identification, escalation, mitigation, and effective resolution of issues

Execute projects autonomously, while successfully coordinating with cross-functional project teams as required to procure required resources and support

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and both internal and external stakeholders

Proactively identify opportunities, provide recommendations, and drive improvements to maximize operational efficiency and implement scalable solutions

Establish, strengthen, and expand client relationships, support development of new business opportunities and overall profitable revenue growth

Assist in the hiring process of new team members and train them

Contribute to the development of the knowledge and capability of the department, team, colleagues in industry, and technology advancements.Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Job requirements:Role Requirements - Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesSolid understanding of data collection, annotation, and transcription activities, ideally in an AI setting

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Effective use of platforms/systems to plan, organize, and prioritize to ensure the successful completion of projects

Established expertise in project management skills and methodologies

Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills

Demonstrated exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Established competency in the use of business applications and collaboration tools, including but not limited to the Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace suite of products.Role Requirements - Education and/or ExperienceMinimum Bachelors degree or its equivalent5+ years relevant project management experience or experience in other roles with similar responsibilities

Experience managing AI Machine Learning data-related projects, including speech, text and computer vision data collection, data curation and annotation projects

Demonstrated success in end-to-end management of projects (total project lifecycle)Experience with project financials including proposals, RFPs, RFQs, MSAs, budgets, GM, quotes and SOWsExperience working with a high-performance, collaborative, and constructive peer group

Ability to apply technology in solving business problems

Experience managing information technology, data management, or similar technical projectsAI industry experience

Established expertise in applying PMI/PMP management principles, methods, and standards

Business English language proficiency

Preferred Role RequirementsPMP or equivalent certification

Experience working with support ticketing systems

Experience managing projects with crowdsourcing and remote resourcing solutions

Experience working in a multinational/multicultural virtual working environment

Experience in working in a cross-functional/matrix organization

Fluency in a language other than English language

Information :

• Company : TransPerfect
• Position : Project Manager- AI/ML
• Location : Chennai, Tamil Nādu
• Country : IN