Project Manager

Join a pioneering enterprise, a key partner with Aquent, that is redefining its industry through cutting-edge digital transformation and advanced AI solutions. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Project Manager to step into a pivotal role, driving critical AI strategic initiatives and directly shaping the future of AI adoption across the organization. You will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless execution and successful deployment of AI platforms and solutions, making a tangible difference in their journey towards an AI-powered future and taking the next step toward senior project management.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join a cross-functional AI team dedicated to advancing the organization's core digital strategy. This role offers significant organizational impact, providing critical support to leadership, product managers, and collaborators. Your work will directly influence strategic objectives and operational efficiency, contributing to a future powered by AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain meticulous tracking of action items, deliverables, and commitments across multiple AI initiatives, holding leaders and directors accountable through clear, updated dashboards and comprehensive project plans.
• Ensure zero missed deadlines by proactively identifying risks, escalating blockers, and driving resolution with relentless follow-through.
• Facilitate seamless communication across business units, technical teams, and project stakeholders, translating complex AI workstreams into clear status updates and actionable insights.
• Apply Lean management methodologies to eliminate waste, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement across AI projects.
• Take ownership of unassigned action items and ambiguous challenges, focusing on solving problems rather than simply checking boxes.
• Manage multiple competing priorities across large-scale, cross-functional AI initiatives.
• Support the deployment and adoption of AI platforms and solutions across the enterprise, ensuring projects stay on track and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Embrace iterative progress over perfection, taking initiative and making informed decisions with incomplete information while pivoting quickly based on feedback and changing circumstances.

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of project management experience, with at least 4 years in an agency environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and Lean management principles with hands-on experience implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-collaborative projects impacting 1000+ people.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms, tools, or solutions (implementation, adoption, or integration).
• Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Expert-level proficiency in project management tools, dashboard creation, and status reporting (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or similar agile/lean project management platforms).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a pragmatic mindset, self-starter mentality, and comfort holding senior leaders accountable with diplomacy and data.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma training.

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.