Senior Project Manager - 17568

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a large, technically complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a proven project delivery leader who can work effectively across technology, product, data, operations, risk, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of a large-scale technical AI project.
• Own project scope, schedule, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, resources, and delivery outcomes.
• Partner with AI, Data, Engineering, Product, Risk, Operations, and Business stakeholders to establish priorities and maintain alignment.
• Identify and proactively resolve delivery risks, blockers, cross-functional dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Apply Agile, hybrid, or other project delivery methodologies based on project needs and organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, delivery roadmaps, project schedules, and milestone tracking.
• Prepare executive-level status reporting, project updates, and presentations highlighting progress, risks, decisions, and key outcomes.
• Maintain RAID logs, risk and issue registers, dependency trackers, decision logs, and other project governance artifacts.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive accountability, and ensure action items and decisions are clearly documented and followed through.
• Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders while maintaining focus on delivery, quality, and measurable results.
• Cook up project activities from initial planning through implementation and final delivery.

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• PMP certification is required.
• Proven experience managing large, complex technical projects or programs from planning through execution and delivery.
• Experience working with AI, Artificial Intelligence, automation, data, analytics, machine learning, or emerging technology initiatives strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile and/or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders across technology and business functions.
• Strong skills in project planning, roadmap development, risk management, issue management, dependency management, and project governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organization, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, technically complex environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms preferred.

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.