<p>As a project manager you make sure that the <strong>goals and outcomes of your project are closely aligned with the needs and wishes of the client </strong>while monitoring resources, timelines and technological and other requirements. You will work with teams of highly-talented machine learning engineers delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.</p><h4><strong>Strategic Discovery & Stakeholder Management</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Lead <strong>discovery phases</strong> using workshops, interviews, and ideation techniques to extract core business needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical Translation:</strong> Act as the bridge between business and tech, converting complex client preferences into tangible, technical project goals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Account Growth:</strong> Serve as a trusted advisor, probing for new business opportunities and pitching high-impact solutions to senior leadership.</p></li><li><p><strong>Communication:</strong> Facilitate synergy between technical experts and stakeholders, adjusting complex messaging to suit the audience’s technical literacy.</p></li></ul><h4><strong>Project Planning & Operational Excellence</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>End-to-End Delivery:</strong> Own the project lifecycle, from creating task backlogs and sprint planning to final deliverable checks.</p></li><li><p><strong>Resource & Budget Oversight:</strong> Manage resource allocation, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects remain profitable and on schedule.</p></li><li><p><strong>Compliance & Safeguarding:</strong> Ensure every solution adheres to legal, ethical, security, and user-centric requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Process Agility:</strong> Adapt flexibly to diverse client workflows and agile tooling environments.</p></li></ul><h4><strong>Team Leadership & Quality Assurance</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>Project Coaching:</strong> Mentor team members on professional development and foster a culture of collaboration and group cohesion.</p></li><li><p><strong>Quality Control:</strong> Define clear roles and responsibilities to ensure the highest standard of delivery.</p></li><li><p><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Maintain rigorous project documentation and lead post-mortem sessions to institutionalize "lessons learned."</p></li></ul><p></p><h2>WHY YOU</h2><h4><strong>First things first, you:</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Have a master’s degree or equivalent through demonstrated professional experience.</p></li><li><p>Have<strong> </strong>a minimum of <strong>5 years</strong> in IT Project Management, with a proven track record of delivering <strong>data-centric projects</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Speak English, and preferably also one of the local languages (Dutch or German) and can work from one of our offices.</p></li></ul><h4><strong>Technical & Domain Expertise</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>Data Literacy:</strong> Familiarity with data processing and Machine Learning workflows.</p></li><li><p><strong>The "GenAI" Edge:</strong> Experience in <strong>Generative AI project delivery</strong> is considered a significant advantage.</p></li><li><p><strong>Strategic Thinking:</strong> Ability to dissect and refine complex client requirements into technical roadmaps.</p></li><li><p><strong>Methodology:</strong> <span>Expertise in <strong>Agile</strong> methodologies and proficiency with modern (AI) project management tooling (eg. KANBAN, PRINCE2 methodologies, Jira and other tooling)</span></p></li></ul><h4><strong>Leadership & Mindset</strong></h4><ul><li><p><strong>Accountability:</strong> A natural ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, hold members accountable for goals, and take full ownership of project outcomes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Organisation:</strong> Expert-level skills in planning, scheduling, and coordinating cross-functional resources.</p></li><li><p><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Curious, flexible, and proactive; you embrace change and enjoy the challenge of evolving technologies.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><strong>WHY ML6</strong></h2><p>Our 'people first' culture is how we bring innovation to life. We've built a place where we truly love working, and we think you will too. Here’s what you can expect:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Impactful work:</strong> Join a team dedicated to delivering real-world value and positive change through technology</p></li><li><p><strong>Growth & learning:</strong> We invest in your development with opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects and dedicated learning tracks and opportunities</p></li><li><p><strong>A culture of trust:</strong> Thrive in an inclusive environment built on trust and transparent communication, where every voice is heard and valued</p></li><li><p><strong>Rewarding you:</strong> We offer an attractive salary package and an optimized benefits program that reflects your expertise and impact. You can view our rewarding philosophy and offerings<a target="_blank" href="https://jobs.ml6.eu/pages/reward-philosophy"> here.</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p>