Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of AI-powered initiatives for the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. This role will partner with Finance, Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI teams to define strategy, lead execution, and implement intelligent solutions that improve financial forecasting, budgeting, planning, reporting, and decision-making.The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise technology delivery, AI/GenAI adoption, digital transformation, and financial systems. They should be comfortable engaging executive stakeholders while leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions in production. This aligns well with experience leading enterprise AI and analytics initiatives supporting Finance and FP&A, AI governance, MLOps/LLMOps, and executive technology strategy.Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI and digital transformation initiatives supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis organization.
• Partner with Finance leadership to identify high-value AI use cases for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and planning.
• Develop and execute AI product roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Science, and Analytics teams to deliver AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions.
• Drive end-to-end program delivery from business case through production deployment.
• Establish governance, delivery frameworks, KPIs, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Lead cross-functional Agile teams consisting of Product Managers, Engineers, Data Scientists, Architects, and Business Analysts.
• Ensure responsible AI implementation through governance, security, compliance, and MLOps/LLMOps best practices.
• Build executive dashboards and provide portfolio visibility for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to automate finance processes using AI and intelligent agents.
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, project planning, and resource allocation.
• Champion Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement across programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience leading enterprise technology programs or digital transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI programs.
• Experience partnering with Finance or FP&A organizations on enterprise initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and enterprise AI governance.
• Experience leading large cross-functional programs using Agile methodologies.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, analytics, and enterprise reporting.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, roadmaps, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing AI solutions for Financial Planning, Controllership, or Corporate Finance.
• Knowledge of predictive forecasting, financial analytics, and intelligent automation.
• Experience with Databricks, modern data platforms, and enterprise analytics.
• Familiarity with MLOps, LLMOps, Responsible AI, and AI governance frameworks.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications.
• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Pay: $75.00 - $90.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60617