Project Manager

Step into a pivotal role with a pioneering enterprise, a key partner with Aquent, that is revolutionizing its industry through cutting-edge digital transformation and advanced AI solutions. This is your chance to directly shape the future of AI adoption, driving critical strategic initiatives and making a tangible difference in the journey towards an AI-powered future. Your contributions will have a significant organizational impact, directly influencing strategic objectives and operational efficiency across the enterprise.

About the Organization

Partnering with Aquent, we are seeking exceptional talent for a pioneering enterprise that is revolutionizing its industry. This innovative organization stands at the forefront, dedicated to redefining standards through advanced technological solutions. Committed to creating groundbreaking impacts, they foster a culture of continuous innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities to contribute to meaningful, large-scale initiatives that shape the future.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join a cross-functional AI team, where you will be instrumental in advancing the organization's core digital strategy. This exhilarating opportunity empowers you to drive the seamless execution and successful deployment of critical AI platforms and solutions. You will provide essential support to leadership, product managers, and collaborators, navigating complex challenges with a pragmatic mindset and a relentless drive for resolution. If you thrive on making a significant impact, fostering innovation, and embracing accountability, this role offers the perfect platform to excel and contribute directly to a future powered by AI.

What You'll Do

• Maintain meticulous tracking of action items, deliverables, and commitments across multiple AI initiatives, holding leaders and directors accountable through clear, updated dashboards and comprehensive project plans.
• Ensure zero missed deadlines by proactively identifying risks, escalating blockers, and driving resolution with relentless follow-through.
• Facilitate seamless communication across business units, technical teams, and project stakeholders, translating complex AI workstreams into clear status updates and actionable insights.
• Apply Lean management methodologies to eliminate waste, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement across AI projects.
• Take ownership of unassigned action items and ambiguous challenges, focusing on solving problems rather than simply checking boxes.
• Manage multiple competing priorities across large-scale, cross-functional AI initiatives.
• Support the deployment and adoption of AI platforms and solutions across the enterprise, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Embrace iterative progress over perfection, taking initiative and making informed decisions with incomplete information while pivoting quickly based on feedback and changing circumstances.

What You'll Bring

• 4-6 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years in an agency environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and Lean management principles with hands-on experience implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-collaborative projects impacting 1000+ people.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms, tools, or solutions (implementation, adoption, or integration).
• Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Expert-level proficiency in project management tools, dashboard creation, and status reporting (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar agile/lean project management platforms).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a pragmatic mindset, self-starter mentality, and comfort holding senior leaders accountable with diplomacy and data.

Bonus Points

• Lean/Six Sigma training.

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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