About SAI Group

SAI Group is a private investment firm that has committed $1 billion to incubate and scale revolutionary AI-powered enterprise software application companies. Our portfolio, a testament to our success, comprises rapidly growing AI companies that collectively cater to over 2,000+ major global customers, with about $750 million in annual revenue, and employing a global workforce of over 4,000 individuals.

SAI Group invests in new ventures based on breakthrough AI-based products that have the potential to disrupt existing enterprise software markets. SAI Group’s latest investment, JazzX, is a pioneering technology company which is building a platform that will not only shape the future of enterprise AI applications but also offer practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Project Manager (Director Level), AI & Software Initiatives 

Role Overview 

We’re looking for a seasoned, director-level Project Manager to lead complex, client-facing AI and software programs end-to-end. You’ll partner directly with C-suite sponsors, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, build and baseline business cases, and drive both technical and organizational change across cross-functional teams. Your expertise in program planning, stakeholder management, and change management will ensure we deliver on time, on budget, and with maximum business impact. 

Key Responsibilities 

Program & Project Planning 

• Create and maintain comprehensive project and program plans for large-scale AI/software initiatives
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, phases, milestones, success criteria (technical & non-technical), and dependencies
• Develop work breakdown structures, resource plans, budgets ($1M+), and baselining processes for key metrics 

Business Case & Metrics 

• Partner with clients to build, validate, and socialize business cases
• Identify and baseline key success metrics (e.g., ROI, adoption, performance)
• Track and report on metrics against baselines; adjust plans to optimize outcomes 

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as the primary liaison for executive sponsors (C-suite) and senior stakeholders
• Identify key stakeholders, map roles and responsibilities, and ensure alignment
• Facilitate and lead workshops, steering-committee meetings, and executive briefings
• Develop and execute stakeholder communication plans, ensuring timely, transparent updates 

Risk, Change & Quality Management 

• Maintain a dynamic risk register; proactively identify, assess, and mitigate blockers
• Create and implement change management plans: conduct impact assessments, identify training needs, and coordinate rollout with clients
• Ensure rigorous QA/UAT processes and formal sign-offs at each phase
• Lead post-mortem reviews and continuous-improvement feedback loops 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Coordinate across Engineering, Product, Sales, Customer Success, and external partners
• Drive agile ceremonies (kick-offs, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and/or waterfall phase-gates, tailored to project needs
• Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving 

Required Qualifications 

• Experience: 10+ years in project/program management, with at least 5 years leading large-scale, enterprise AI or software delivery at the director level
• Technical Expertise: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related; hands-on comfort with data architectures, APIs, ML workflows, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Program Planning: Proven ability to create end-to-end project and program plans, business cases, baselining metrics, and dependency maps
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated success working directly with C-level executives—facilitating workshops, steering committees, and executive communications
• Change Management: Experience designing and executing change management strategies, including impact assessments, training rollouts, and adoption tracking
• Budget & Risk: Track record managing $1M+ budgets, multi-geography teams, complex timelines, and dynamic risk registers
• Methodologies & Certification: Deep expertise in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and/or Waterfall; PMP, PMI-ACP, or Prosci Change Management certification preferred
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and facilitation skills; thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior leadership role at an AI-centric consultancy or technology services firm
• Hands-on familiarity with MLOps toolchains and productionizing AI solutions at scale
• MBA or other advanced business degree with emphasis on strategic planning or operations
• Track record scaling AI pilots to cross-enterprise rollout with measurable ROI 

 Why Join Us

At JazzX, you have the opportunity to join the foundational team that is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to create an autonomous intelligence driven future. We encourage our team to pursue bold ideas, foster continuous learning, and embrace the challenges and rewards that come with building something truly innovative.

Your work will directly contribute to pioneering solutions that have the potential to transform industries and redefine how we interact with technology. As an early member of our team, your voice will be pivotal in steering the direction of our projects and culture, offering an unparalleled chance to leave your mark on the future of AI.

We offer a competitive salary, equity options, and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible working arrangements, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.