Project Manager

Work Location: Europe (onsite, hybrid or remote according to local entity internal regulations)

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri during normal business hours

Engagement Model: Employment; full-time

Position Duration: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Role Summary

The Project Manager is a results-driven and innovative project leader within DataForce. Specifically, the AI Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the life cycle of a range of AI-Data projects especially rating 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.

Role Responsibilities

• AI 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 KPI
• 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 both across projects and the department’s internal tools and processes
• Contributing to the development of the knowledge and capability of the department, team and colleagues

Role Requirements – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent English language proficiency
• 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
• Experience with large volume data annotation, search relevant, content moderation or rating projects.

Role Requirements – Education and/or Experience

• 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
• Experience managing AI data-related projects such as e.g. Transcription, Data Collection
• Ability to apply technology in solving business technical problems
• Experience in applying PMI/PMP management principles, methods, and standards

Preferred Role Requirements

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience in managing projects with crowdsourcing and remote resourcing solutions
• Experience working in a multinational/multicultural virtual working environment
• Experience in working in a cross-functional/matrix organization
• Background in AI industry