Remote Position
[Remote] Project Manager
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SAIC is seeking a Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead a phase of a large-scale, multi-phase AI integration program. The role drives project planning and execution, facilitates Agile ceremonies, coordinates cross-functional teams, manages risks and dependencies, and reports progress to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a defined phase of a complex, multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring alignment with overall program goals, timelines, and milestones
- Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to drive team productivity and continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports using industry-standard tools and methodologies
- Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status updates, and presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating appropriately and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including AI/ML engineers, data scientists, IT infrastructure, business analysts, and end users
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), sprint velocity, and project health metrics using Jira and other reporting tools
- Support change management efforts related to AI capability adoption and integration across impacted business units
- Collaborate closely with other Project Managers and the Program Manager to ensure phase interdependencies are identified and managed effectively
- Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, decision logs, action item trackers, and lessons learned
Skills
- Bachelors Degree and 10 years of experience
- Masters Degree and 8 years
- Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
- Candidates must be able to get a Secret clearance
- Proven experience managing projects in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project environments
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel – data tracking, reporting, dashboards, and analysis
- Microsoft PowerPoint – executive briefings, stakeholder presentations, and program reporting
- Proficiency with Jira for backlog management, sprint tracking, and project reporting
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, including engagement with senior executives and cross-functional teams
- Strong briefing skills with experience presenting to leadership and decision-makers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience supporting or leading projects involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or emerging technology integration
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with ActionableAgile
- Experience working within large-scale, multi-phase programs with complex interdependencies
- Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, or responsible AI frameworks
- Experience in federal government contracting
Benefits
- This opportunity can be worked remotely within the United States for the right candidate.
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