Position Overview
We seek a plan-driven Project Manager with proven, hands-on experience delivering agentic AI projects (not just theoretical knowledge). You will lead Agentic AI + MCP initiatives using classical (waterfall) project management—WBS, Gantt, EVM, formal change control—while managing AI engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management (Classical)
* Lead end-to-end waterfall/hybrid agentic AI projects from conception to closure.
* Create WBS, Gantt charts (CPM), and specifications (Agent Capability Matrix, MCP Tool Registry).
* Monitor progress via Plan vs. Actual and Earned Value Management (CPI/SPI) .
* Manage agentic AI–specific risks: goal misalignment, token cost blowouts, MCP downtime, unsafe tool calls.
* Implement formal change control for scope/timeline/budget.
* Coordinate internal AI engineers and third-party MCP vendors.
Organizational Leadership
* Lead and hold accountable ML engineers, MCP developers, and safety testers.
* Manage team capacity across multiple agent projects.
* Conduct performance evaluations based on delivery and baseline adherence.
Process & Meeting Management
* Run milestone reviews, change control boards, and daily stand-ups.
* Maintain task boards, production readiness checklists, and documentation wikis.
Requirements
Mandatory: Proven Agentic AI Experience
* Must have delivered at least one agentic AI project in production or pilot (e.g., autonomous customer support agent, multi-agent workflow, tool-using LLM system).
* Must be able to describe in interview: agent architecture (ReAct, planner-executor, etc.), tools used, how you handled non-determinism, safety guardrails implemented, and lessons learned from failures.
* Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) is highly preferred but not mandatory—agentic AI without MCP still qualifies.
Classical PM Expertise
* 5+ years project management
* Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or related fields: Business Administration, Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Project Management.
* Expert in WBS, Gantt, CPM, EVM (CPI/SPI), formal change control.
* PMP or PRINCE2 advantageous.
Personal Competencies
* Structured thinking, accountability, proactive leadership.
* Excellent documentation and communication.