AI Project Manager

Hybrid 3x a week: Irvine, CA

Do you want to be at the forefront of the AI revolution inside a global enterprise? We're looking for an AI Engagement & Program Manager who can turn possibilities into impact-driving adoption, sparking innovation, and making AI real for every corner of our business. This role blends strategic program leadership with organizational enablement. You'll guide AI initiatives from concept to deployment, while also building a culture of AI literacy, excitement, and trust across the enterprise.

This role is not just about managing programs-it's about shaping how our organization thinks, learns, and wins with AI!

Rate: $80 - $85 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:
AI Project Management

Manage the entire lifecycle of all AI projects, from conception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful delivery.

Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies for all AI and data-related initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to define project scopes and deliverables.

AI Training and Education

Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive training schedule and curriculum to educate the entire organization on building and utilizing AI agents.

Identify key learning objectives and tailor training content to various departments and skill levels.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and continuously refine the curriculum based on organizational needs and advancements in AI.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Provide weekly updates to the IT leadership team on the progress, challenges, and successes of all AI and data projects.

Develop and deliver compelling presentations to the business leadership team, highlighting key updates, strategic advancements, and the impact of AI within the organization.

Proactively identify and communicate potential risks or opportunities related to AI initiatives.

AI Use Case Dissemination

Create and manage AI newsletter, evolving it into a short video podcast series featuring business users sharing successful AI use cases currently in production.

Showcase tangible business value and inspire further adoption of AI across departments.

AI Awareness & Engagement

Organize and coordinate periodic roadshows for executives and users to showcase AI highlights and upcoming projects, aimed at building awareness and excitement.

Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

Proven experience leading complex, high-stakes programs in AI/ML, data science, or other emerging technologies.

Good understanding of AI/ML concepts, tools, and deployment strategies-enough to collaborate confidently with technical teams.

Skilled in developing and delivering compelling presentations that translate complex AI concepts into clear business value.

Experience designing and delivering training, enablement, or change adoption programs.

Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.

What Will Set You Apart

These aren't must-haves-but will make you stand out:

Hands-on exposure to generative AI, LLMs, or intelligent agent architectures.

Experience driving organizational change and influencing culture around emerging tech.

A track record of turning AI concepts into measurable business impact.

Active involvement in AI communities, conferences, or thought leadership

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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