AI Project Manager

Job Title: AI Project Manager Location: Manchester, 2x a week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of AI and intelligent automation initiatives within a forward-thinking fiancial services organisation. This is a chance to deliver cutting-edge, high-impact transformation projects, harnessing the power of AI, data, and automation to drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and enable smarter decision-making across the business. Senior Project Manager - AI Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of AI and automation projects from concept through to implementation and adoption. Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to define AI use cases, project scope, and measurable success criteria. Oversee delivery of initiatives such as machine learning model deployment, process automation, chatbots, or predictive analytics solutions. Ensure project governance, reporting, and documentation align with internal frameworks and regulatory standards. Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple AI workstreams. Build strong partnerships with technology, data, and business change teams to ensure alignment and delivery success. Drive user engagement and adoption of AI solutions across the business, ensuring value realisation. Facilitate steering groups and provide executive-level updates on progress and benefits delivered. Senior Project Manager Requirements Proven experience delivering AI, data, or automation-driven projects within financial services or another highly regulated environment. Strong understanding of technology-enabled change, particularly involving data platforms, analytics, or automation tools (e.g. ML, NLP, RPA, GenAI). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive levels. Strong project planning, governance, and risk management skills across both Agile and Waterfall environments. Experience collaborating with data science or engineering teams to deliver proofs of concept and production-scale AI solutions. Financial services and insurance industry experience is preferred. Experience managing third-party AI or tech vendors is desirable. What's in it for you? Competitive salary and annual bonus Hybrid working model (home and Manchester office) Comprehensive benefits including private health and dental cover Generous pension contribution Life assurance and income protection Opportunities for professional development in AI and emerging technologies A supportive, innovative culture focused on continuous improvement and delivery excellence This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager passionate about AI and emerging technology, looking to deliver innovative projects that truly transform the way a leading financial services organisation operates. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Manchester, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/20/2025