Technical Project Manager

Professional Summary

Results‑driven Technical Project Manager specializing in AI application development and cloud transformation using Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Proven track record delivering enterprise‑scale solutions leveraging Azure AI Foundry, Azure Dev Ops, and Microsoft 365 platforms. Adept at managing full project life cycles—from ideation through deployment—while ensuring alignment with business objectives, security requirements, and user adoption strategies. Experienced in cross‑functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and execution of complex, time‑sensitive initiatives across regulated industries.

Strong focus on AI‑driven innovation, Dev Ops practices, and change management frameworks to deliver measurable outcomes.

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• AI Application Delivery (Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services)
• Azure Dev Ops (Boards, Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD)
• Cloud Architecture & Azure Platform Services
• Agile / Scrum / Hybrid Project Management
• Change Management & End‑User Adoption
• Stakeholder & Executive Communication
• Data & AI Governance (Security, Compliance, CUI considerations)
• Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 Integration
• Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Cloud Platforms:
  Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, AI Services, Storage, Networking)
• AI/ML:
  Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services
• Dev Ops:
  Azure Dev Ops, Git, CI/CD Pipelines
• Business Apps:
  Dynamics 365, Power Platform
• Collaboration:
  
  Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, One Drive
• Security & Compliance:
  Microsoft Defender, Purview (aligned environments)

• Led delivery of AI‑powered applications leveraging Azure AI Foundry, enabling scalable enterprise use cases including automation, analytics, and intelligent workflows.
• Managed end‑to‑end project lifecycle: requirements, architecture alignment, sprint execution, testing, and deployment.
• Directed Azure Dev Ops implementation, including backlog structuring, sprint planning, and CI/CD pipeline orchestration.
• Coordinated cross‑functional teams (engineering, data science, business stakeholders, executives) to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Designed and executed AI adoption strategies, including pilot programs, user onboarding, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Implemented change management processes to ensure smooth transition to AI‑enabled systems and maximize user adoption.
• Developed and maintained project plans, risk logs, and executive reporting dashboards.
• Facilitated stakeholder engagement plans, ensuring alignment across technical and business units.
• Led training initiatives for clients and internal teams on Azure‑based AI solutions and enterprise applications.
• Ensured compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards in cloud and AI deployments.

• Delivered multiple AI‑enabled Azure solutions improving operational efficiency and decision‑making.
• Reduced deployment timelines through Dev Ops automation and CI/CD pipeline optimization.
• Successfully led enterprise adoption campaigns for Microsoft cloud and AI technologies.
• Improved stakeholder alignment through structured communication and reporting frameworks.

• Agile / Scrum execution with Azure Dev Ops Boards.
• Full lifecycle AI solution delivery.
• Stakeholder, communication, and training plan development.
• KPI tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Vendor and partner coordination.

• PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile Certifications.
• Microsoft Certifications (Azure AI Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer).
• 9 Additional Qualifications.
• 7+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• Strong expertise in Change Management and End User Adoption.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical, business, and executive audiences.
• Experience delivering time‑sensitive, high‑impact technology initiatives.

Technical Project Manager with a focus on AI‑first transformation, combining Azure‑native development, Dev Ops discipline, and business alignment to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑impact solutions.

This is a remote position.