Senior Project Manager, AI Integration

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As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Contract Senior Project Manager for AI Integration in our retail practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. 4-6 month assignment.

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Project Manager for AI Integration, you will drive the successful delivery of a complex, multi-phase enterprise initiative that establishes a single source of truth for item, vendor, and location data across the organization. This role combines strategic oversight with deep program management expertise, translating business goals into actionable plans while managing interdependent workstreams. You will ensure that program outcomes, including data quality improvement, operational efficiency, and technology modernization, are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to enterprise transformation objectives.


YOU WILL:

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives involving master data, merchandising systems, and product data workflows
• Orchestrate multiple workstreams across systems integration, workflow redesign, data governance, and organizational change management
• Translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications and actionable plans for technical teams
• Manage program dependencies, data readiness activities, and downstream system integration impacts
• Serve as the central point of escalation, resolving complex issues and aligning technical and business stakeholders
• Drive accountability and maintain momentum across all program phases to deliver outcomes in complex environments
• Provide executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement throughout the program lifecycle
• Enforce quality and delivery standards across all workstreams

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Seven or more years of demonstrated experience in IT project or program management leading large-scale, data-intensive technology initiatives
• Direct experience managing complex projects involving product data workflows, vendor onboarding, supply chain data integration, or similar initiatives
• Strong understanding of retail business processes, including merchandising, sourcing, pricing, inventory management, and supply chain operations
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Azure DevOps
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Data Management, or a related discipline
• Project Management Professional certification, Agile certification, Scrum certification, or equivalent project management qualification
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
• Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional teams and managing escalations in high-visibility program
• Personal attributes including attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (W2) opportunity.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.