Project Manager III for AI Initiatives

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Project Manager III for AI Initiatives serves as a central point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners, supporting the successful operation and delivery of artificial intelligence projects at the A.B. Freeman School of Business. As part of the Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness team, the Project Manager plans, tracks, and reports on AI initiatives of varying sizes and guides teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring work aligns with scope, deliverables, and timelines. The role promotes proactive communication, identifies and resolves project issues, and facilitates discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution. It supports internal and external communications, anticipates future project needs, and stays informed about relevant trends and industry developments. The Project Manager also draws on their experience to mentor others in project management and AI applications and provides expertise to improve team efficiency and success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a STEM field, Information Systems, Education, or a similar field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, program coordination, or academic administration.
Proven project management experience, particularly with complicated, multi-stakeholder projects in an academic or business setting.
Knowledge of grant-writing processes and post-award management in a higher education environment.
Knowledge of AI tools, applications, and emerging use cases, including the ability to build and refine bots, agents, and AI-assisted workflows.
Ability to work independently and respond flexibly to unexpected challenges during project execution.
Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and project leadership skills with minimal direction.
Leadership and supervision skills, including the ability to adapt project strategies to participants’ knowledge levels and external stakeholder needs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively to keep projects on schedule and on track.
Ability to interface with executives and stakeholders about project scope and status.
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to decompose problems.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to explain technical AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software such as Asana or Trello.
Understanding of responsible and ethical AI use, including privacy, intellectual property, and academic integrity concerns.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, project management, or educational technology.
PMP or other project management certification.
Experience writing grants related to education or AI.
Experience supervising student employees or managing small teams.
Experience supporting the adoption of new technologies or process improvements in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, track, and report on AI-related initiatives for the A.B. Freeman School of Business.
Guide faculty and staff teams throughout the project lifecycle to achieve defined scope, deliverables, and timelines.
Serve as a central point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
Communicate proactively with stakeholders, identify project problems, and develop solutions.
Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Support internal and external project communications.
Anticipate future project needs and stay informed about relevant trends and industry news.
Mentor others in project management and AI applications and provide expertise to support team efficiency and success.
Manage multiple projects, communicate project scope and status to executives and stakeholders, and lead projects with minimal direction.
Build and refine bots, agents, and AI-assisted workflows.