KUNGFU.AI is a management consulting and engineering firm focused exclusively on artificial intelligence. We empower CEOs and senior executives to leverage the full potential of AI so they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving world.

Our expert team delivers AI strategy and bespoke production-grade solutions that allow clients to rapidly realize value. We stand apart because we implement our AI strategies into production quickly, safely, and responsibly.

Outside of our virtual walls we are painters, foodies, cocktail connoisseurs, musicians, crossword-doers, athletes, dungeon masters, non-profit board members, and more. We’d welcome the opportunity to meet you.

KUNGFU.AI is seeking a visionary Head of AI Project Management to guide and elevate our project management practice. Reporting to the COO, this individual will oversee all projects, provide strategic guidance, and mentor our team of project managers to ensure delivery excellence. The Head of AI Project Management will play a critical role in scaling our operations as we take on increasingly complex and high-stakes AI projects.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Providing coaching, training, and professional growth opportunities for project managers to build a high-performing, cohesive team

Identifying and attracting top-tier project management talent to support company growthCultivating a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented culture that reflects our company values

Overseeing resource allocation and utilization of the PM team to ensure projects are adequately staffed and delivered on time

Overseeing the successful execution of all client projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards

Actively managing project work for up to 50% of your time. You’ll lead the PM discipline by example and work together to reinforce and improve the proper implementation of processes and artifacts

Developing and maintaining processes for tracking project progress, addressing risks, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction

Acting as the primary escalation point for project issues, resolving obstacles effectively and strategically

Designing and implementing standardized project management methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency

Piloting new processes on live projects, evaluating effectiveness, and propagating successful concepts throughout the PM department

Establishing KPIs to measure project success and team performance, delivering actionable insights to leadership

Working closely with the COO, engineering, strategy, finance, and delivery teams to align project management strategies with company objectives

Collaborating with business development and client partners to scope projects, create proposals, and manage client expectations during pre-sales engagements

Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, fostering trust and ensuring alignment on project goalsBuilding the infrastructure, processes, and team capabilities needed to manage larger, more complex projects as the company scales

Contributing to strategic initiatives by providing insights into delivery capabilities and operational strengths

What we're looking for:

Someone that’s built an impressive career in project management, including leadership roles overseeing complex, high-impact projects, preferably in consulting or technology. Ideal candidates have direct experience managing AI/ML projects or fully custom, bespoke software development projects

A people person with a proven ability to mentor, develop, and inspire teams

Plenty of experience working in a matrixed consulting environment

You’re a project management methodology and tooling pro

A clear and exceptional communicator. You can communicate and collaborate with clients, executives, and cross-functional teams

You’ve got stories to tell about successfully scaling project management operations to support growth

Why Join Us?

KUNGFU.AI is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge AI solutions to clients across industries. As the Head of AI Project Management, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects, shape the future of our project management practice, and play a pivotal role in scaling our business for sustained success.

This is a full-time position. Compensation includes competitive salary, company stock grant, top (‘gold’) level of health, dental and vision insurance (KUNGFU.AI covers 100% of your premiums and 50% for any dependents), health and dependent flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, unlimited vacation (that you're encouraged to take), paid parental leave, free parking near our downtown office (during normal times) and more.

If this opportunity excites you, we can’t wait to meet you! Please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you’re passionate about the idea of joining KUNGFU.AI and a great fit for this role.

KUNGFU.AI Culture

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that’s professional and effective, while also fun, collaborative and open. We are proud to be the first company to take The Startup Diversity and Inclusion Pledge, which one of our co-founders started. We actively encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters more creative ideas, conversations, and results.

We also believe in using AI for Good in both our client projects and our corporate philanthropy.

Our values are incredibly important to how we show up for each other, our clients, and for society at large. We expect all of our team members to be:

Inquisitive, in that they have an innate desire to learn and teach.

Inventive, in that nothing (ego, fear, etc.) gets in the way of innovation.

Open, in that they willingly share their learnings and experience with all.

Caring, in that they prioritize self-care, empathy, and an understanding of others.

Trustworthy, as that underpins all of the above.

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