Lead AI Project Manager Role in St. Petersburg, FL

Duties:

Leads planning and execution of complex technology initiatives across engineering, data science, and infrastructure teams. Responsible for driving delivery in environments where platforms, processes, and documentation are still evolving.

Partners closely with technical teams and leadership to maintain progress across multiple initiatives by tracking deliverables, managing dependencies, resolving escalations, and ensuring strong operational coordination.

Plays a key role in establishing structure, improving documentation, and maintaining clear visibility into project status, risks, and team commitments.

Skills:

Qualifications

PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Experience managing complex technology initiatives across multiple technical teams

Strong understanding of Agile or hybrid delivery models

Experience working with engineering, infrastructure, or data-focused teams

Strong organizational, coordination, and documentation skills

Delivery & Coordination

Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, and dependency tracking across multiple teams

• Drives accountability for deliverables and ensures alignment across technical stakeholders

• Tracks progress, identifies gaps, and helps teams maintain forward momentum

Escalation & Risk Management

Proactively identifies risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies

• Manages escalations and works with leadership to resolve issues impacting delivery

Documentation & Operational Discipline

Maintains project artifacts including plans, status updates, risk logs, and action tracking

• Helps close documentation gaps and improves organization of project information and decisions

Team & Stakeholder Communication

Facilitates coordination between engineering teams, leadership, and business partners

• Provides clear updates on project status, risks, and key milestones

Education:

Bachelor's or equivalent experience.