Project Manager - AI

Project Manager

Summary

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

Day Rate: Negotiable

Duration: 6 Months (with a potential view to extend further)

Availability: ASAP

About the Client

My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments. Their technology powers more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel.

They are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to support projects focused on software development and AI topics.

About the Role

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a series of software development and AI-driven initiatives for a global technology organisation within the aviation sector.

This is a 6-month contract position, based in Barcelona OR Reading, offering the opportunity to work on innovative, large-scale technology projects with international impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of software development projects with a focus on AI and emerging technologies.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional development teams (software engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders) to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within scope.

Define project plans, manage budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies.

Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and technical teams to translate business needs into actionable deliverables.

Drive alignment between technical objectives and business strategy, ensuring successful outcomes for all projects.

Monitor project performance and implement continuous improvement processes where needed.

What we are looking for Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Project Manager within software development or technology environments.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile/Scrum/DevOps).

Hands-on experience working with development teams and familiarity with modern tech stacks.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in complex, fastpaced environments.

A genuine interest in artificial intelligence and its application within technology solutions.

Nice to Have:

Previous experience in the aviation, travel, or transport sectors.

Exposure to cloud-based or data-driven projects (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications.