You've managed dozens of IT projects — but you're tired of firefighting with spreadsheets and gut instinct. You want to run projects where AI\-driven analytics predict risks before they materialize, where your toolchain actually amplifies your judgment instead of slowing you down. If you're a PMP\-certified PM who's already integrating GenAI into your daily workflow, this could be the next step in your career. What you will be doing * Leading end\-to\-end IT project delivery using AI\-augmented planning, scheduling, and risk management — ensuring every project lands on time, on budget, and on scope. * Integrating GenAI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and AI\-powered PM platforms (JIRA, Smartsheet) into daily workflows to automate reporting, surface predictive insights, and accelerate decision\-making. * Driving continuous process optimization by designing and implementing new AI\-enhanced project management methodologies that the broader team adopts. * Analyzing project data and predictive analytics to proactively identify bottlenecks, forecast delivery risks, and present data\-backed recommendations to stakeholders. * Managing escalations with speed and precision, resolving blockers quickly and building systemic fixes so the same issues don't recur. What you will NOT be doing * Babysitting status updates manually — you'll build and leverage automated dashboards and AI\-generated reports instead of chasing people for updates. * Running projects in a vacuum — you won't be a "ticket jockey" with no strategic input; you'll have real ownership of outcomes and process innovation. * Using outdated tools and waterfall\-only methods — we invest in modern tooling and expect you to push the boundaries of how AI can improve delivery. * Sitting in back\-to\-back status meetings all day — we protect maker time and expect you to spend meaningful hours on analysis, optimization, and hands\-on problem solving. * Writing 50\-page project plans nobody reads — documentation is lean, actionable, and increasingly AI\-assisted. **Responsibilities** * Own full project lifecycle (initiation → closure) for multiple concurrent IT projects, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timeline, budget, and quality KPIs. * Build and maintain AI\-enhanced project plans, schedules, and resource allocations in JIRA and/or Smartsheet. * Produce weekly predictive risk and status reports using data analytics and AI\-generated insights; present findings to leadership and clients. * Design, pilot, and scale new AI\-integrated PM processes that measurably improve efficiency, accuracy, or stakeholder satisfaction. * Manage project budgets, track burn rates, and forecast costs with data\-driven precision. * Facilitate cross\-functional collaboration between engineering, QA, design, and business stakeholders. * Handle escalations decisively — resolve issues within SLA and implement root\-cause fixes. * Maintain high customer satisfaction scores by proactively communicating progress, risks, and trade\-offs. **Requirements** * PMP Certification (active and in good standing). * 3\+ years of project management experience in the IT industry, managing software development, infrastructure, or digital transformation projects. * Demonstrated proficiency with JIRA and/or Smartsheet for scheduling, resource allocation, tracking, and reporting. * Hands\-on experience using GenAI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or similar) to improve personal or team productivity, with demonstrated integration of these tools into real\-world workflows. * Strong analytical thinking and problem\-solving skills — comfortable working with project data, predictive analytics, and translating numbers into decisions. * Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities without dropping quality. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can present to executives and write a clear Slack message with equal ease. * Process improvement mindset — track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing better ways of working. Nice to Have * Experience with additional AI/ML platforms or automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Power Automate, Python scripting for data analysis). * Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) in addition to PMP. * Background in prompt engineering or building custom GPTs/agents for project management use cases. * Experience managing projects that directly involved AI/ML product development or deployment. * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure projects (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Prior experience in a consulting or client\-facing delivery environment. What you will learn * Cutting\-edge AI\-augmented project management — you'll develop and refine methodologies that most PMs won't encounter for years, putting you at the forefront of the discipline's evolution. * Predictive analytics for project delivery — move beyond lagging indicators and learn to build forward\-looking models that antic