Senior IT Project Manager | Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Summary: Senior AI Technical Project Manager About the Role: Join a forward-thinking enterprise as a Senior AI Technical Project Manager, leading high-impact artificial intelligence initiatives across cross-functional teams. Drive complex AI solutions from concept to production in a dynamic, matrixed environment. Use your technical fluency and disciplined orchestration skills to deliver business value, influence outcomes, and create alignment without direct reporting authority. This is a high-visibility contract role located in Bolingbrook, IL (remote flexibility available), ideal for a strategic leader passionate about AI delivery excellence. Responsibilities: - Orchestrate end-to-end AI project delivery, from integrated planning and timeline management to production readiness and business adoption - Develop and maintain a single, credible delivery plan spanning AI, Data Science, Architecture, Engineering, Testing, Product, and Business workstreams - Lead delivery ceremonies, decision forums, and executive communications to ensure project transparency and momentum - Proactively identify and resolve cross-team risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints - Facilitate quality gates, UAT, and production-readiness reviews with clear evidence and accountable approvals - Coordinate test governance, lifecycle integration, defect triage, and release-impact decisions in collaboration with Engineering and QA/Responsible AI - Drive adoption of consistent AI delivery practices, templates, controls, and metrics across the portfolio - Manage portfolio-level quality reviews, escalation paths, and ensure decision rights remain with accountable leaders - Continuously improve delivery standards and operational effectiveness in partnership with functional and portfolio leaders Required Skills and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 7+ years of technical project/program management experience delivering complex, cross-functional technology initiatives - 2+ years supporting AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Generative AI solutions - Proven ability to manage multi-team delivery in a matrixed organization without direct authority - Strong command of Agile, hybrid, and product-oriented delivery practices (release planning, dependency management, RAID management, executive reporting) - Working knowledge of the AI solution lifecycle, including data readiness, experimentation, model evaluation, integration, testing, deployment, monitoring, Responsible AI controls - Excellent facilitation, negotiation, conflict-resolution, written communication, and executive presentation skills Preferred Skills: - Experience with generative AI, large language models, RAG, conversational AI, recommendation, computer vision, or predictive analytics - Familiarity with cloud AI platforms, APIs, data platforms, MLOps/LLMOps, CI/CD, observability, security, privacy, and model governance - Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, Scrum, etc.) - Background in retail, consumer, digital commerce, loyalty, marketing technology, or other high-volume customer-facing environments Benefits: - High-visibility AI leadership role with direct impact on enterprise AI strategy and execution - Opportunity to partner with top technical and business leaders in cutting-edge AI delivery - Culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and executive support - Remote flexibility and a collaborative, empowered work environment - Contract position-competitive compensation How to Apply: Ready to lead the future of AI delivery? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and leadership achievements. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.