Senior AI Project Manager

Description

This is a high-visibility, enterprise AI initiative within a large financial services organization's AI division. The program is fully funded, staffed, and actively delivering strategic AI solutions. The successful Project Manager will step into an established program and assume ownership of execution, governance, planning, budget oversight, and executive reporting.

This individual will coordinate multiple AI-focused workstreams while supporting development teams responsible for delivering capabilities aligned with the organization's internal AI strategy. The environment offers significant executive exposure and operates within a mature PMO structure with established governance requirements.

Team Structure

3 Development Managers

15 Developers

4 SQM/QA personnel

Multiple Executive Stakeholders

Senior Leadership Steering Team

Success in First 90 Days

Takes ownership of project plans

Runs standups

Maintains budget and resource plans

Provides executive reporting

Keeps multiple workstreams moving

Quickly earns credibility with development managers

Skills

azure devops, agile, scrum, project management, artificial intelligence, ms project, smartsheet

Top Skills Details

azure devops,agile,scrum,project management,artificial intelligence,ms project

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Program Leadership

Assume ownership of an existing AI program roadmap

Manage multiple concurrent workstreams

Maintain program schedules, timelines, and milestones

Drive execution against approved FY27 objectives

Financial & Resource Management

Manage approved program budget

Forecast resource needs

Track capacity allocation and utilization

Support annual planning and toll-gate reviews

Agile Delivery Leadership

Run daily standups

Facilitate sprint planning

Lead retrospectives

Coordinate release readiness activities

Executive Communication

Deliver executive status reports

Maintain RAID logs

Escalate delivery risks

Present progress against strategic objectives

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82.75 - $89.65/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Petersburg,FL.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.