Technical Project Manager – Data & AI

Position Name

Technical Project Manager – Data & AI

Location

Houston, TX

Client

Globally recognized technology and digital transformation company

Level

Senior / Principal

Work Schedule

Hybrid 3 -4 days a week work from Office

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Technical Project Manager – Data & AI to lead the successful delivery of medium to large-scale Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives. This role serves as the critical link between business stakeholders, clients, and technical delivery teams, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project delivery expertise, a solid understanding of modern Data & AI ecosystems, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in fast-paced consulting, professional services, or enterprise environments. While this is not a hands-on development role, it requires strong technical acumen and ownership of end-to-end project execution.

Role Overview

· Individual contributor role focused on project leadership and delivery excellence.

· No direct people management responsibilities.

· Responsible for project planning, execution, governance, and stakeholder communication.

· Requires strong technical understanding of Data Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies.

· Client-facing role within Professional Services, Consulting, System Integration, or Internal Delivery organizations.

Role and Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

· Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI programs, including Data Engineering, Analytics, Business Intelligence, AI/ML, and MLOps initiatives.

· Define project scope, timelines, milestones, resource plans, and dependencies.

· Monitor project progress, budget, risks, and quality to ensure successful delivery.

· Ensure alignment between technical implementation, architectural standards, and business outcome...