Manager - Applied AI

Qvest US

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Broadcasting, Budget Management, Business Administration, Change Management, Computer Science, Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Delivery Management, Digital Media, Entertainment and Media, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intellectual Property (IP), Lean Six Sigma, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Recruiting Strategy, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Retail, Risk Analysis, Salesforce.com, Six Sigma, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Test Plan/Schedule, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Who we are
Qvest US is the global leader in technology and business consulting for the Media & Entertainment and Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail industries. We strategize, advise, design, develop and implement future-forward business & technology solutions. With expertise in digital media supply chain, data & analytics, IP & rights management, broadcast transformation, Salesforce and applied AI, our exceptionally talented teams partner with Fortune 1,000 companies to revolutionize markets and set new industry standards.
Who We’re Seeking
Qvest US is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Technical Delivery, Applied AI, and Change Management to join our growing Applied AI practice. In this role, you will lead several technology and business consulting projects ranging from the implementation of AI solutions, to the formulation of organizational and AI process strategy, to PMO establishment. You will drive effective change management to ensure successful adoption, stakeholder alignment, and sustained value delivery.  We are looking for an organized and industrious leader who will motivate teams and directly contribute to our growth.

What You'll Do

  • Lead project teams through all core project phases of Applied AI implementation, including project setup, requirements gathering, design, development, testing and deployment.
  • Facilitate workshops, provide status updates, and lead meetings across the executive levels of client organizations.
  • Proactively identify risks and issues, and provide mitigation strategies.
  • Contribute to internal growth initiatives including mentorship, recruitment, strategy and/or methodology enhancement.

What You'll Bring

  • 5-7+ years System Implementation, SDLC, Integration, and Project Management experience
  • Experience implementing AI/ML/Applied AI systems
  • 3+ years in consulting / professional services, big firm experience preferred
  • 2+ years of experience with organizational change management (OCM), including creating strategies to shepherd an organization and stakeholders through a large-scale change
  • Experience managing teams through client-facing activities such as requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and deliverable review/approval sessions
  • Experience in project planning, including building and managing to project plans, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting status to clients and internal teams
  • Trained on process and/or technology methodologies (e.g. Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Agile implementation, Waterfall model)
  • System development life cycle (SDLC) experience
  • Experience with presentation and spreadsheet tools, such as PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, business administration, or other related fields

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in Media & Entertainment and/or Consumer Products industries
  • Experience at a large consulting firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, EY, CapGemini, PWC)
Life at Qvest
We were founded on a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, and this permeates each of our initiatives, both client-facing and internal. We offer a wide selection of benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401k matching and flexible vacation; we sponsor training to advance our teams’ skill sets and we prioritize our employees’ professional growth paths. Qvest US is currently 300+ people strong and we’ve been recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” a “Great Place to Work,” “Fastest Growing,” and “A Jewel."
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qvest applies this stance to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including internships, at all levels of employment.

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