Manager - Applied AI

Job description

### Who We Are [Qvest US](http://qvest.com) is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. We strategize, advise, design, develop and implement future-forward business & technology solutions. With expertise in digital media supply chain, data & analytics, IP & rights management, broadcast transformation, Salesforce and applied AI, our exceptionally talented teams partner with Fortune 1,000 companies to revolutionize markets and set new industry standards. **Who We’re Seeking** Qvest US is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Technical Delivery, Applied AI, and Change Management to join our growing Applied AI practice. In this role, you will lead several technology and business consulting projects ranging from the implementation of AI solutions, to the formulation of organizational and AI process strategy, to PMO establishment. You will drive effective change management to ensure successful adoption, stakeholder alignment, and sustained value delivery. We are looking for an organized and industrious leader who will motivate teams and directly contribute to our growth. ### What You'll Do - Lead project teams through all core project phases of Applied AI implementation, including project setup, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment. - Facilitate workshops, provide status updates, and lead meetings across the executive levels of client organizations. - Proactively identify risks and issues, and provide mitigation strategies. - Contribute to internal growth initiatives including mentorship, recruitment, strategy and/or methodology enhancement. ### What You'll Bring - 5-7+ years System Implementation, SDLC, Integration, and Project Management experience - Experience implementing AI/ML/Applied AI systems - 3+ years in consulting / professional services, big firm experience preferred - 2+ years of experience with organizational change management (OCM), including creating strategies to shepherd an organization and stakeholders through a large-scale change - Experience managing teams through client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and deliverable review/approval sessions - Experience in project planning, including building and managing to project plans, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting status to clients and internal teams - Trained on process and/or technology methodologies (e.g. Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Agile implementation, Waterfall model) - System development life cycle (SDLC) experience - Experience with presentation and spreadsheet tools, such as PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel - Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, business administration, or other related fields ### Preferred Experience - Experience in Media & Entertainment and/or Consumer Products industries - Experience at a large consulting firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, CapGemini, PWC)