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INSPYR Solutions

Lead Project Manager

INSPYR Solutions, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318


Title:

Lead Project ManagerLocation:

Remote- ESTDuration:

8 Month ContractCompensation:

$90-$95/hrWork Requirements:

US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

The Sr. Technical Project Manager- Generative AI will spearhead, plan, and coordinate a suite of cutting-edge Generative AI projects to manage their interdependencies in support of specific business strategies. This role is central to our client's drive for innovation involving the orchestration of advanced AI products. This role will be responsible for leading one or more complex Generative AI projects, adeptly managing project schedule, scope prioritization, cost, dependencies, and performance risks. This person must be an expert in communication, technology project management, understanding the overall product roadmap, technology stack, application suite, business processes and any downstream system and business impacts. They will interface with internal and vendor peers, executives, and line of business stakeholders to ensure collaboration at all levels.

Responsibilities:Drive project initiationCoordinate RFP/RFI process with Sourcing partners for vendor/product selection, focusing on Generative AI technologies.Oversee project planning during discovery phases, ensuring a robust understanding of AI technologies and their business implications.Collaboratively scope & prioritize roadmapsActively collaborate with business sponsors and product owners to scope projects and prioritize roadmaps, aiming for quick wins that align with strategic business goals while delivering tactical outcomes.Play a key role in bridging technical and business aspects of AI projects, ensuring that the scopes are feasible, aligned with technical capabilities roadmap, market maturity, and targeted towards tangible business values.Manage execution of programCoordinate and facilitate delivery of project goalsEnsure completion of tasks, maintaining project schedule and target datesLead high-priority matrix projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration and interaction with project sponsors and teamsConduct project meetings at leadership and executive director levelsDevelop and manage a project change control process to ensure project team operates within the scope of change approval processProvide input and feedback to team membersIdentify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and take appropriate action to mitigate the risksReview available resources to maintain first-hand knowledge of where resources can be best allocated; reevaluate current resources to determine project resource surplus and shortfallsEnsure adherence to quality standards and review deliverablesTrack progress and review project activities to make certain deadlines are met appropriatelyAssess project issues and identify solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer goalsPrepare and execute project communicationCoordinate with stakeholders, managers, and cross-functional teams to support and deliver projects efficiently.Organize regular meetings, maintain clear communication, and ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements.Develop and present reports and updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.Oversee project documentation, status, issues, risks, and scope definition.Manage project timelines, prioritize tasks, resolve resource conflicts, and lead scrum ceremonies for effective project execution.Manage project budgetEnsure that projects operate within the approved budgetMonitor all budgeted project expendituresEnsure that all financial actuals for the project are up-to-dateWork with Finance analysts to oversee budget expenditures.AI Industry ExpertiseMaintain an up-to-date understanding of Generative AI advancements to ensure the integration of the latest AI technologies and methodologies into project planning and execution.Facilitate collaboration with AI experts and vendors.Skillset / Experience:

BA in Information Tech., Business, or related field5+ years of Program/Project management experience in software development of AI, with a preference of latest experience in Generative AI/ LLM projects and leading cross-functional teams.Technical understanding of LLMs and experience working with AI vendorsProficiency in Agile methodologies, Scrum management, with a history of successful project velocity and completion forecasting.Demonstrated expertise using project management tools, especially JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub.Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and a strong understanding of current LLM technologies, and their business applications.Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both business and technical teams.Experience with financial/budget management and complex cost-benefit analysisExperience managing and prioritizing projects withing the portfolio.A commitment to delivering high-quality software under challenging conditions.Understanding of AI product management methodologies is a plus.Nice to Have:

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAgile Certifications (CSM; ACP; CSPO; SAFe; LeSS)Generative AI/ LLM certificationsOur benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay401(k) , Retirement plan...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions:Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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