Technical Project Manager

Freelance Technical Project Managerfull remote, start asap, 3 months mission
ContextOur client is seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead the coordination and definition of the global architecture for a strategic AI initiative. This role is pivotal in aligning technical stakeholders, defining system and data requirements, and driving the delivery of a cohesive architecture that supports real-time analytics, AI, and Generative AI capabilities while facing the challenge of export control regulations the client must cope with (Dual Use / Military Use data).The TPM will serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that all architectural components—from data pipelines to model deployment—are aligned with business objectives and technological best practices.
Key RequirementsProven experience as a Technical Project Manager in complex data or AI projects.Experience working with or leading cross-functional teams, including AI/ML engineers, data architects, and DevOps.Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and their AI and analytics services.Familiarity with Near Real-Time (NRT) data pipelines and event-driven architectures.Familiarity with export control technology regulations & policiesUnderstanding of AI/Gen AI workflows (e.g., data preparation, model training, inference, model governance).Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.Agile/SAFe project management methodology experience is a plus.Technical background (engineering, computer science, or related field) preferred.
Your ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementDevelop and maintain a detailed project plan with clear milestones.Coordinate and manage the actions of different architects & stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of architectural blueprints and supporting documentation on time, on budget, on quality.Identify and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies.Define the Target ArchitectureCollaborate with Solution, AI, and Data Architects to outline the high-level architecture.Ensure the architecture supports AI and Gen AI use cases, as well as real-time (NRT) analytics while being compliant with the exigences of the regulations to cope with.Document architectural decisions, trade-offs, and dependencies.Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder CoordinationFacilitate workshops with technical stakeholders (Data Architect, AI Architect, Solution Architect, DevOps, etc.) and the Product Manager to capture functional and non-functional requirements.Translate business needs into technical specifications.Cloud & Infrastructure OversightEnsure alignment with cloud best practices in Azure and/or AWS.Integrate cloud-native services for data storage, compute, ML/AI pipelines, and security.Communication & ReportingProvide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.Maintain clear documentation for architectural decisions and deliverables.
Deliverables:Architecture Blueprint – High-level global architecture diagram including data, AI, infrastructure, and security components.Requirements Specification – Documented functional and non-functional requirements.Stakeholder Matrix – Roles and responsibilities of involved technical and product stakeholders.Roadmap & Project Plan – Timeline of milestones, dependencies, and delivery phases.Risk & Dependency Log – Identified risks and external/internal dependencies.Final Presentation Deck – Summary of target architecture, rationale, and alignment with business goals.
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