AI Project Manager

Palo Alto, California

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Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 72815|Posted Dec 15, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

AI Project Manager

Join a dynamic team as an AI Project Manager, where you will lead and oversee innovative AI projects that drive organizational success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage complex initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of multiple AI-related projects from conception to deployment.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Anticipate potential roadblocks and proactively devise mitigation strategies.
  • Implement tracking systems to monitor project progress and deliverables.
  • Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives.
  • Deliver clear status reports to management, highlighting progress and resource needs.
  • Advocate for best practices in project management while ensuring adherence to organizational goals.

Skills

  • 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in technical projects.
  • Strong critical thinking and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Proven expertise in managing projects with cross-functional dependencies.
  • PMP certification is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Agile methodologies tailored to AI/ML development.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML tools and cloud platforms.
  • Advanced degree or relevant certifications in a related field.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, where all voices are heard and valued. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our collaborative culture.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $80 - $115 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.