Project Manager -Azure/ AI focused

We are seeking a Project Manager with hands-on expertise in Azure and AI technologies for a contract position based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role will lead enterprise-scale cloud and AI initiatives from concept through deployment over a 6+ month engagement, managing timelines, resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations for Azure and AI initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Establish project governance, reporting cadence, and executive-level status communications.
• Monitor progress against key milestones and proactively address schedule variances and risks.
• Deliver Azure and AI projects that drive measurable business value and increase adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
• Provide accurate executive reporting and lead proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Required
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies and AI initiatives (not theoretical knowledge alone).
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale projects from concept through deployment.
• Strong project management skills including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, budget management, and risk management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives in a cloud and AI environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with executive stakeholders and deliver clear status reporting.