Technical Project Manager AI (Wearables / Speech AI)
The main function of a technical project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Job Responsibilities
- Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
- Manage backup, security and user help system.
- Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
- Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
- Familiarity with AI technology and terminology.
- Ability to drive large and complex cross-functional teams.
- Verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Ability to keep information organized and confidential.
Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math or other Engineering discipline.
- Experience working with AI engineering teams.
Candidate Requirements:
Must-Have Skills
- Background in Speech Ai software development (training, QA'ing etc.).
- Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate complex projects in a time-compressed environment.
- Leadership skills, run meetings with stakeholder/other engineers.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Any Ai in fast tech company or start up.
- CS degree, background in AI technology.
Interview Process:
Number of Interview Rounds: 2
Types of Interviews: Technical/Behavioral
Interview Duration: 45 mins - 1 Hr
Surrounding Team & Key Projects:
Team: Mix of FTE's and CW's on the Wearables team specifically on speech/voice Ai development.
Key Projects: All AI, complexity of AI (racing) innovate faster, working on speech Ai's for wearable devices.