Job Overview
At iCIMS, we're redefining how people connect with opportunity through intelligent, human-centred technology. We're seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic AI engineering initiatives, coordinating complex, cross-functional programmes that deliver GenAI, LLM, agentic frameworks, and NLP-driven features at scale across our AI platform.
You'll partner with the Director of Data Science, Senior Manager of AI, and technical leads to drive high-impact AI initiatives from concept to production. You'll work across AI engineering, data science, data engineering, product, and AI governance teams to ensure delivery excellence in a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
This is a hybrid position based at Windmill Lane, Dublin 2, our strategic hub for AI development in Ireland.
About Us
When you join iCIMS, you join the team helping global companies transform business and the world through the power of talent. Our customers do amazing things: design rocket ships, create vaccines, deliver consumer goods globally, overnight, with a smile. As the Talent Cloud company, we empower these organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent. We’re passionate about helping companies build a diverse, winning workforce and about building our home team. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven, and innovative work environment where everyone belongs.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of strategic AI engineering programmes, including planning, execution, monitoring, and release
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Partner with product managers and technical leadership to translate AI strategy into executable delivery plans
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Coordinate across software engineering, data science, data engineering, AI governance, and product teams
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Manage complex project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams
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Drive delivery using agile methodologies, ensuring transparency, predictability, and quality outcomes
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Establish clear governance, reporting, and communication frameworks across stakeholders at all levels
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Proactively identify programme risks and work with teams to resolve blockers and maintain delivery momentum
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Track and report on delivery metrics, milestones, and business outcomes to executive leadership
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Lead planning and prioritisation activities with the Director of Data Science, Senior Manager of AI, and technical leads
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Influence cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with AI strategy and business objectives
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Continuously improve delivery processes, ways of working, and programme management practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
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7+ years of experience delivering technical projects or programmes in software or product-led organisations
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Strong programme management skills, including scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management across multiple initiatives
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Proven ability to work effectively with engineering, data science, and product teams
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Experience working in agile environments (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
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Understanding of AI/ML development lifecycle, including model development, deployment, and production operations
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Solid technical foundation with ability to understand software architecture and data science workflows
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with intellectual curiosity
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Strong communication and collaboration skills across both technical and non-technical teams
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Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing at senior levels
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Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Preferred
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Experience delivering AI/ML or data science programmes at scale
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Understanding of modern ML technologies including large language models, NLP, generative AI, and agentic frameworks
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Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices
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Experience working with AI governance, compliance, or responsible AI initiatives
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Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)
EEO Statement
iCIMS is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at iCIMS. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you’d like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at
[email protected].
iCIMS offers a comprehensive benefits package: medical, vision, and dental, life insurance, pensions, tuition reimbursement, lifestyle spending accounts, and generous paid time off plans (vacation, sick, parental leave). Learn more here: https://careers.icims.com/benefits
