Position: AI Project Manager
Location: Falls Church, VA
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Secret
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis, a dynamic and forward-thinking company, is currently seeking an exceptional AI Project Manager to join our team and provide invaluable support to the Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) Division within the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).  

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have a Secret clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.

 The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

• Facilitates the management of multiple responsible AI projects in stages ranging from initiation to deployment, enabling understanding of project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, data scientists, and ethics and policy experts, to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develops comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations, and actively monitor progress against key milestones.
• Identifies and forecasts risks, issues, and dependencies, and proactively communicates with stakeholders to address challenges and ensure project success.
• Implements robust knowledge management solutions, including document repositories, wikis, and collaboration tools, to facilitate the capture, organization, and dissemination of project-related information and insights.
• Establishes and enforces best practices for documentation, version control, and knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from project teams and stakeholders, and leveraging lessons learned to refine project management processes and methodologies.

Required Qualifications:  

• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects, preferably in the AI, machine learning, or software development domain.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience implementing knowledge management solutions, including document management systems, collaboration platforms, and version control tools.
• Familiarity with agile and traditional project management methodologies, as well as project management tools such as Jira or Microsoft Project.
• Passion for responsible AI and a commitment to promoting ethical and transparent practices in AI development and deployment.

Required Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
• PMP certification is a plus.

Knowesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.