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World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a AI/ML, GenAI IT Project Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (1-2 days per week).

Job Title: AI/ML, GenAI IT Project Manager

Rate: £75.00 - £80.00 per hour

Location: Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working: 1-2 days per week onsite

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

IT Project Manager Job Description:

Our department's mission is architect and oversee generative AI solutions, from inception to maintenance.
Providing the architecture and know-how necessary for end-to-end development of these solutions.
Develop our expertise and capabilities within the company
To define & maintain processes & methods for generative AI solutions
To provide infrastructure, technologies and expertise to deliver & support end to end generative AI solutions
To support and maintain delivered generative AI solutions
To develop & maintain generative AI expertise within the company.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking an IT Project Manager to join our new GenAI Delivery Office Team and ensure the smooth execution of AI-driven solutions. This role requires a proven track record in IT project management, knowledge of AI/GenAI technologies, and stakeholder management to drive timely, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. You will play a key role in managing expectations, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration while mitigating risks and aligning projects with business objectives. Focusing on delivery of on premise solutions.

Skillset/experience required:

Proven experience (5+ years) as an IT Project Manager or similar role in AI/ML, GenAI, or data projects.

Good knowledge of data and GenAI technologies (e.g., LLMs, NLP, micro services) is advantageous.

Hands-on experience managing projects in Agile/Scrum/Kanban.

Excellent stakeholder communication and expectation management skills.

Good technical background and ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary and international distributed teams.

Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar project management tools