AI Project Manager - NJ (pref), NC

Job#: 3047067 Job Description: Role: AI Project Manager Locations: Iselin, NJ and Charlotte, NC Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite Per Week Contract Length: 12 Months (Possible for extension and conversion) Bill Rate: $66/hr - $71/hr Note: We are not able to consider C2C or third-party submissions Job Summary We are seeking an AI Project Manager to support strategic AI-enabled Communications Surveillance initiatives. This role serves as the primary project management support resource for AI and transformation initiatives, coordinating work across Compliance, Technology, Data Science, Operations, Risk, Control, and Business partners. The successful candidate will drive execution, maintain governance routines, manage reporting and documentation, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure delivery commitments are met. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and executive-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project management resource supporting the Head of Data and AI Program.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, roadmaps, milestone schedules, and delivery trackers.
• Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment and monitor project health.
• Drive accountability for project commitments and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Organize and facilitate working groups, program meetings, leadership reviews, and governance forums.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and coordinate mitigation activities.
• Prepare status reports, executive dashboards, presentation materials, and leadership updates.
• Coordinate activities and facilitate collaboration across Compliance, Technology, Data Science, Operations, and Business teams.
• Maintain project documentation, governance artifacts, decision logs, and project repositories to ensure materials remain current and organized.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Execution, Project Management, PMO, Strategic Planning, or Implementation.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting large-scale cross-functional programs.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting AI, Data, Analytics, Technology, or Regulatory initiatives.
• Proficiency in executive reporting, governance, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to drive accountability and execution.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within Financial Services, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Data, Surveillance, or Regulatory organizations.
• Experience supporting complex enterprise transformation programs.
• Demonstrated expertise maintaining project plans, milestone trackers, and RAID logs.
• Experience developing executive communications and presentation materials.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Smartsheet, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Ability to influence decision-making and drive execution in a highly matrixed environment.

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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. *Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can acce…