AI Project Manager

Location: South East
Salary: DUE
Salary band: Dependant upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 18/08/26

AI Project Manager

A leading professional services firm is seeking an AI Project Manager to join its Projects team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of AI, technology and business change initiatives across the firm, working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and external partners to drive successful implementation and adoption.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead AI-related projects from planning through to implementation, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and aligned with agreed business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into structured project plans, priorities, resources, budgets, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business, technology, data, risk, legal and compliance teams, alongside external suppliers and partners.
• Oversee the delivery of AI solutions, including requirements gathering, testing, validation, implementation and handover to operational teams.
• Lead change management activity, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training and adoption to ensure new solutions are successfully embedded.
• Maintain effective project governance, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies and approvals while supporting responsible AI practices.
• Track project performance and business benefits, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement across AI project delivery.

The Candidate:

• At least three years’ project management experience delivering technology and business change projects, with exposure to AI, data, analytics, automation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project management and change methodologies, alongside knowledge of AI technologies, data governance, privacy, security and compliance considerations. A relevant project management qualification would be advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and experience managing budgets, presenting to senior stakeholders and driving the successful adoption of new technology.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to gavin.coleman@bluelegal.com

Once you have sent your CV, feel free to telephone me on 0207 118 3003.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.  We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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