Project Manager

Endava is a technology consulting company that has been driving meaningful change for over two decades. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end AI implementation projects, manage cross-functional teams, and build strong relationships with external clients while ensuring project objectives align with organizational strategy.

Responsibilities:

• The PM will ideally bring expertise in vendor management, contract execution, and schedule management related to third-party engagements
• Experience managing vendor timelines, contract milestones, and cross-organizational dependencies is highly preferred, though not required
• Quickly establish trust with project sponsors and key stakeholders
• Lead end-to-end AI implementation projects aligned with client objectives and organizational strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, serving as the primary point of contact for project communications
• Manage cross-functional teams, including Data Scientists, Data Engineers, DaVita teammates, and contractors
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Provide polished executive communication, collaborating with Senior IT Leaders and Business Executives
• Operate effectively in an empowered, high-accountability environment, using professional judgment to drive business value
• Manage delivery of 2–4 large-scale, complex IT/AI projects simultaneously
• Represent projects in governance forums and cross-departmental meetings
• Collaborate with Project Leadership Teams to create and maintain project charters, schedules, communication plans, and change requests (PCRs)
• Serve as the single accountable party for project financial management, including forecasting, accrual tracking, variance management, contingency oversight, and labor approvals
• Partner with lane leads to develop and maintain staffing plans
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate appropriately to Sponsors, PMO Leadership, and Senior IT Leadership
• (Preferred for second PM role) Manage vendor schedules, contract milestones, and third-party delivery timelines to ensure contractual and operational alignment

Requirements:

• Proven ability to build long-term professional relationships grounded in trust and respect
• Strong business and technical acumen
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations in complex IT environments
• Adaptable leadership style suited for dynamic environments with evolving business needs
• Exceptional communication skills across executive, technical, and business audiences
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures
• Experience managing IT and AI implementation projects
• Demonstrated track record of successful technology project delivery
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
• PMP or Agile certification required
• Experience with Agile/Iterative tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with PPM tools (Apptio TargetProcess)
• Financial management experience (Apptio One, Excel)
• The PM will ideally bring expertise in vendor management, contract execution, and schedule management related to third-party engagements
• Quickly establish trust with project sponsors and key stakeholders
• Lead end-to-end AI implementation projects aligned with client objectives and organizational strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, serving as the primary point of contact for project communications
• Manage cross-functional teams, including Data Scientists, Data Engineers, DaVita teammates, and contractors
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Provide polished executive communication, collaborating with Senior IT Leaders and Business Executives
• Operate effectively in an empowered, high-accountability environment, using professional judgment to drive business value
• Manage delivery of 2–4 large-scale, complex IT/AI projects simultaneously
• Represent projects in governance forums and cross-departmental meetings
• Collaborate with Project Leadership Teams to create and maintain project charters, schedules, communication plans, and change requests (PCRs)
• Serve as the single accountable party for project financial management, including forecasting, accrual tracking, variance management, contingency oversight, and labor approvals
• Partner with lane leads to develop and maintain staffing plans
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate appropriately to Sponsors, PMO Leadership, and Senior IT Leadership
• Experience managing vendor timelines, contract milestones, and cross-organizational dependencies is highly preferred, though not required
• Manage vendor schedules, contract milestones, and third-party delivery timelines to ensure contractual and operational alignment
• Knowledge of Ambient Listening, Machine Learning, and emerging AI technologies
• UX/User Experience project experience
• Experience working within a Product-Centric organization
• Experience managing AI vendors from RFP through implementation