- Title: Project Manager (AI Solutions)Job Description:
Project Manager (AI Solutions)
Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)
Preferred Locations: Atlanta, GA or Minneapolis, MN (3 days onsite)
Overview
Gravity is seeking an Agile Project Manager for a 12-month contract engagement (with possible extension) to lead the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives. You’ll drive execution of strategic projects using Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), partnering closely with HR, Finance, Marketing, or IT identify AI use cases, this person will coordinate implementation.
- This PM will oversee AI initiatives across the business.
- Responsibilities include providing project oversight, developing timelines, facilitating communication, bringing the right stakeholders together, and driving projects to successful completion
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Project Delivery & Execution
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex strategic technology projects, ensuring commitments to scope, schedule, quality, and outcomes are met.
- Build and lead cross-functional delivery teams, setting expectations and ensuring the team has the resources and support needed to succeed.
- Monitor and manage project scope to prevent scope creep, driving alignment on changes and tradeoffs when priorities shift.
Agile Leadership & Team Enablement
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and practices, ensuring the selected framework (Scrum and/or Kanban) is applied effectively.
- Partner with the Product Owner and team to ensure the product backlog is maintained, refined, and appropriately prioritized.
- Capture and leverage Agile metrics and team feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Coaching, Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Provide training sessions and workshops on Agile methodologies when needed.
- Communicate proactively with stakeholders and senior leadership on project status, milestones, risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
Financial & Operational Accountability (as applicable)
- Support financial management of projects, including budget tracking, forecasting, identifying savings opportunities, and reporting performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of project management experience with knowledge of PM disciplines, methodologies, and tools.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) (or equivalent), with practical knowledge of Agile delivery using Scrum and Kanban.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5+ years combined project management and Agile delivery experience.
- Additional PM certification (PMP or similar) preferred.
- Strong relationship-building skills with both clients and internal teams.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and operate effectively under deadlines.
- Financial management experience (budget analysis, forecasting, savings initiatives).
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Microsoft tools.
- Strong facilitation skills and excellent verbal/written communication.
- Demonstrated composure and effectiveness under pressure and tight deadlines.