AI Project Manager Delivery Lead

AI Project Manager Delivery Lead Location:   On-site Sacramento Salary: $175-230k Sabot Consulting is seeking an AI Delivery Lead Project Manager who will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning initiatives, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical execution. This role oversees cross-functional teams, manages stakeholders, and ensures the successful implementation of AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML project delivery from planning through deployment.
• Manage cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Drive roadmap development and execution for AI initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, privacy, and security standards.
• Monitor KPIs and delivery metrics to ensure project success.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership. Must Have:
• 7+ years of experience in project/program management.
• 3+ years leading AI/ML or data science initiatives.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Nice To Have:
• Experience in public sector or government environments.
• Certifications such as SAFe, or Scrum Master.
• Background in data engineering or analytics.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks.

About Us

Sabot Consulting is a management consulting company focused on providing technical and management consulting to IT executives and managers in strategic, operational, and project-based practice areas. Our focus on providing expert staff that have the knowledge, experience, and professionalism to engage the client at all levels is the key to our success.