Project Manager III for AI Initiatives

Tulane University•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Project Manager III for AI Initiatives plays a pivotal role in the success of the A.B. Freeman School of Business’ artificial intelligence efforts. As part of the Strategy & Institutional Effectiveness team, this position plans, tracks, and reports on AI-related initiatives of varying sizes. The Project Manager is the central point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners, ensuring smooth project operations, timely delivery of deliverables, and effective communication throughout the program. The role guides faculty and staff teams through the entire project lifecycle to achieve agreed project scope, deliverables, and timelines. It requires proactive stakeholder communication, identifying problems and developing solutions, facilitating discussion and decision-making, and resolving conflicts. The Project Manager also supports internal and external communications, anticipates future project needs, and stays informed about relevant trends and industry news. Drawing on experience and skill, the position mentors others in project management and AI application and provides expertise to support 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, with the ability to build and refine bots, agents, and AI-assisted workflows.
Ability to work independently and adapt to unexpected challenges during project execution.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make decisions, and lead projects with minimal direction.
Leadership and supervision skills, including the ability to adapt project strategies to participants’ knowledge levels and external stakeholders’ needs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively.
Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and problem decomposition.
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 another project management certification.
Experience writing grants related to education or AI.
Experience supervising student employees or managing small teams.
Experience supporting adoption of new technologies or process improvements in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, track, and report on AI-related initiatives of all sizes for the A.B. Freeman School of Business.
Serve as the central point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
Guide faculty and staff teams throughout the project lifecycle to achieve project scope, deliverables, and timelines.
Communicate proactively with stakeholders, identify problems, and develop solutions.
Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Support internal and external project communication.
Anticipate future project needs and stay informed about relevant trends and industry news.
Mentor others in project management and AI application, and provide expertise to support team efficiency and success.
Manage multiple projects concurrently and keep assigned work on schedule and on track for completion.
Interface with executives and stakeholders about project scope and status.