Project Manager - Senior Associate

Summary

Join Thoughtworks AI Labs (TAILS) as a Project Manager and contribute to the operational excellence and program execution of cutting-edge AI solutions. You will support planning, tracking, and execution of key initiatives across AI Research, AI Engineering, and Specialty AI Services. This pivotal role involves structured coordination, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate delivery, research, and innovation outcomes. You will report to the Director of Program Management and work closely with global Data and AI leadership. The position blends structured coordination, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate delivery, research, and innovation outcomes across TAILS’ core initiatives. This role offers opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and inclusive community.

Requirements

• Experience in program coordination, project management, or operations (consulting or tech environment preferred)
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical and research work into structured updates
• Experience with tools such as Notion, Jira, Confluence, or similar productivity platforms
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple streams of work
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, distributed, and global environment
• A collaborative and proactive mindset – you take initiative and seek opportunities to help the team work better together

Responsibilities

• Support planning, tracking, and execution of key initiatives across AI Research, AI Engineering, and Specialty AI Services
• Maintain program timelines, deliverable tracking, and status updates to ensure alignment across global teams
• Assist with operational workflows including budget tracking, vendor coordination, documentation, and resource allocation
• Coordinate internal meetings, workshops, and reviews across cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with senior leaders in Thoughtworks' global Data & AI functions to facilitate alignment, reporting, and program governance
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies across key stakeholders in a timely and clear manner
• Help implement and optimize lightweight processes that enable efficient collaboration between research, engineering, and business teams
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and documentation best practices
• Assist in onboarding team members, managing program documentation, and supporting shared team tools and systems

Preferred Qualifications

Interest or exposure to AI, data science, or research-oriented environments is a plus

Benefits

• There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you
• But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture
• This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow
• We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys