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.