IT Project Manager, AI

Become part of an iconic brand

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Detail-oriented IT Project Manager to plan and drive the execution of our company’s IT Portfolio and roadmap using Agile principles and frameworks to foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and efficient delivery.
• Provide AI project management expertise, guiding teams through emerging technologies and best practices.
• Champion an AI mindset across projects—leveraging data-driven insights, automation opportunities, and ethical AI practices to enhance delivery and decision-making.
• Work with minimal or vague data, distill insights, and craft compelling executive-level presentations that support key technological decisions and long-term planning.
• Lead project execution status meetings to track progress and identify risks ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is well-informed about project progress and any changes in requirements.
• Implement robust quality assurance measures to deliver high-quality project outcomes that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Prepare and present status reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and upcoming milestones.
• Emphasize continuous improvement and learning within the project team by facilitating retrospectives and sharing best practices.
• Facilitate PI (Program Increment) Planning sessions quarterly to align teams and prioritize backlogs.

Location & Travel Expectations

This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.

What you’ll bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of IT project management experience, ideally within a PMO environment and technology-driven organizations.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and practical experience with AIdriven project management methodologies, native AI capabilities (including predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and generative AI assistants), and emerging technologies.
• AI Mindset: Ability to identify opportunities for AI integration, automation, and ethical use of AI in project delivery.
• Agile Leadership: Demonstrated success in facilitating PI Planning sessions and effectively managing Agile backlogs.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear options, decisions, and impacts; proven stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Jira, Confluence, Microsoft applications, and reporting dashboards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of IT project management experience, ideally within a PMO environment and technology-driven organizations.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and practical experience with AIdriven project management methodologies, native AI capabilities (including predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and generative AI assistants), and emerging technologies.
• AI Mindset: Ability to identify opportunities for AI integration, automation, and ethical use of AI in project delivery.
• Agile Leadership: Demonstrated success in facilitating PI Planning sessions and effectively managing Agile backlogs.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear options, decisions, and impacts; proven stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Jira, Confluence, Microsoft applications, and reporting dashboards.