IT Project Manager IV - AILR GenAI

# IT Project Manager IV - AILR GenAIApply
** Job#: 3041690
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* Job Description:

** IT Project Manager IV - AILR GenAI
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* Location:

** Chicago, IL (Partial Remote)

Role Overview We are seeking a Project Manager to support a funded AI Labor Relations initiative. This role involves driving the planning, roadmap creation, cross-functional coordination, and overall execution of a custom AI application. The ideal candidate will manage a high-visibility project, leveraging Generative AI to provide critical insights to business stakeholders and ensure successful delivery in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide expertise in Generative AI and agentic AI, and guide the design, validation, and integration of AI solutions.
* Drive project planning, roadmap creation, cross-functional coordination, and overall execution for AI initiatives.
* Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and consultants, tracking milestones and managing risks.
* Facilitate timely access to operational, scheduling, cost, and HR data, ensuring compliance with data security protocols.
* Ensure subject matter experts and IT resources are available and validate project deliverables.
* Define and deliver IT strategic plans for AI adoption and coordinate resources for AI pilots and deployments.
* Manage project budgets, monitor variances, and report on financials.
* Communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership.

Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** A degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
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* Experience:

** This is a senior-level role requiring greater than 8 years of experience in the IT industry, including development work, customer interaction, and AI solution delivery. Experience managing projects in Agile delivery environments is necessary.
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* Skills:

** Candidates must possess strong project management fundamentals, including planning, delivery management, stakeholder management, RAID, budgeting, and resourcing. Proficiency with Jira for tasks such as story writing is required.

Preferred Qualifications
* PMP Certification is preferred.
* Experience with AI/ML platforms, enterprise AI governance, and managing GenAI or AI-enabled product initiatives.
* Experience with large-scale IT program management.  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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** Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership…