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.