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SUMMARY 

The Project Manager is a results-driven and innovative project leader within DataForce. Specifically, the Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the life-cycle of a range of AI-Data projects through the utilization of expertise and technical skills to manage project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements. The Project Manager has accountability for fostering professional client relationships, managing and coordinating external vendors, and leading and collaborating with cross-functional project teams and partners. 

DESCRIPTION 

Project Managers are ultimately responsible for the quality of work, profitability, and performance of their projects. 

  
Responsibilities include:  

Overseeing all aspects of the management of projects from hand-off through project completion to ensure project success against defined KPIs 

Developing and maintaining project plans, workflows, guidelines, and resource materials  

Providing effective analysis and reporting of project performance 

Tracking, monitoring, and controlling project financial, timeline, and quality performance  

Providing effective risk management through identification, escalation, mitigation, and effective resolution of issues  

Executing projects autonomously while successfully coordinating with cross-functional project teams as required to procure required resources and support 

Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and both internal and external stakeholders  

Leading and contributing to continuous performance improvements for both projects and the department’s internal tools and processes  

Contributing to the development of the knowledge and capability of the department, team, and colleagues 

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES 

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills  

Effective written and verbal communication skills  

Established expertise in project management methodologies  

Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills  

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 

Established competency in the use of business applications and collaboration tools including but not limited to Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace suite of products 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent  

3+ years' relevant project management experience or in other roles with similar responsibilities 

Experience in end-to-end management of projects 

Business English language proficiency 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

Fluency in a language other than English is a plus  

Knowledge of and experience in applying PMI/PMP management principles, methods, and standards  

Experience managing AI data-related projects (including speech, text, and computer vision data collection and annotation projects)  

Experience in managing projects with crowdsourcing and remote resourcing solutions  

Experience working in a multinational/multicultural virtual working environment  

Proficiency in working with helpdesk software  

Experience in working in a cross-functional/matrix organization  

Background in AI industry