Engineer III-Tech Project Management

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What you’ll be doing...

As an Engr III Cslt-Tech Proj Mgmt, you will manage complex AI&D foundational programs and products, particularly in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Artificial intelligence functions. This will involve managing multiple AI&D projects from inception through to completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination - Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Facilitate project kick-off meetings, progress updates, and reviews to ensure alignment and effective communication among all team members.

• Execution and Monitoring - Oversee the day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring adherence to plans

• Use project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to manage workflows and optimize project delivery.

• Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and deliver regular project status reports, presentations, and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Risk Management- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and best practices in data security, privacy, and ethical AI use

What we’re looking for...

This role also focuses on ensuring that teams and stakeholders have seamless access to the tools, data, and resources needed to maximize the effectiveness of AI and data solutions. This will also require how to engage a team, resource management, set clear standards, remove barriers, problem-solve, and be committed to helping everyone on your team do their best work.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience., as a Project Manager in a technology-driven environment, preferably within AI, Data, or software development.

• Strong understanding of Data Engineering, AI, machine learning, and data analytics concepts and technologies.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in the AI & Data industry or related fields.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Teradata etc ) and data management tools.

• Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) process and standards.

• Experience with MS Project. Even better, Clarity PPM Engines.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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