Project Manager - AI / Digital Transformation (INDIGO Program) (Waltham)

Project Manager – AI / Digital Transformation (INDIGO Program)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite/week) – Waltham, MA

Pay Rate: $80/hr

Overview

A leading life sciences organization is seeking a Project Manager to support the advancement of an enterprise-wide AI initiative (INDIGO program). This role will focus on driving the organization’s AI and machine learning strategy by leading cross-functional projects within the Foundational AI workstream .

The Project Manager will partner closely with program leadership to support agile transformation, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and drive successful execution of AI-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria aligned with strategic goals
• Develop and maintain hybrid project plans combining Agile (sprints, backlogs) and traditional methodologies (timelines, milestones, budgets)
• Ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time, and within budget

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams across business and technical functions
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Assign responsibilities and track progress toward deliverables

Resource & Capacity Management

• Coordinate team capacity, skillsets, and resource allocation across workstreams
• Ensure effective utilization of resources to support project success

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Resolve issues quickly while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment

Governance & Communication

• Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Support portfolio governance through structured frameworks and consistent reporting
• Ensure transparency and communication across all stakeholders

Training & Adoption

• Organize and facilitate training for users of implemented AI solutions
• Support adoption of AI tools and workflows across the organization

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify improvements
• Promote a culture of learning, feedback, and innovation within teams

Core Competencies

• Proven experience managing AI and technology-driven projects
• Strong expertise in Agile / Scrum methodologies and hybrid project delivery models
• Ability to lead complex projects end-to-end (planning, execution, budgeting, risk management)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global, cross-functional technology projects
• Understanding of:
• Software development lifecycles (SDLC)
• System architecture and integrations
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and applications
• Ability to translate governance policies into actionable workflows
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for leveraging AI for business impact
• Experience supporting change management in evolving regulatory environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Certified Project Manager with experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong background in AI, IT, or digital transformation initiatives
• Highly collaborative, organized, and proactive
• Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
• Capable of driving alignment and delivering results in complex environments