AI Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join at a critical stage of growth. This is a high-impact role working closely with the Executive Leadership Team to translate strategic priorities into well-defined, executable projects across the company. You will own and deliver a portfolio of company-wide and operationally focused initiatives, many of which originate directly from the executive board. These projects will span operational efficiency, platform development, cross-functional process improvement, and scaling the business. You'll operate as the central orchestration point for complex, multi-disciplinary delivery across software, hardware, operations, and chemistry teams. While this role does not require scientific or chemistry expertise, it does require a highly capable Project Manager who is comfortable working at executive level, driving clarity, accountability, and momentum in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a portfolio of executive-sponsored projects, translating strategic objectives into clear scopes, plans, milestones, and outcomes
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning Operations, Platform (Software & Hardware), Engineering, and Process
• Act as the primary coordination point between executives, project teams, and delivery owners, ensuring alignment and accountability
• Drive projects focused on improving operational efficiency, throughput, reliability, and scalability
• Partner closely with Software and Hardware teams to enable platform development, coordinating roadmaps, timelines, and dependencies
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, delivery cadence, and reporting structures
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks that could impact delivery
• Manage organisational change associated with large projects, ensuring teams are prepared and aligned
• Provide clear, concise updates on progress, risks, decisions required, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Continuously improve project delivery standards, contributing to the evolution of PMO processes, tools, and best practices
• Lead by influence rather than authority, fostering a culture of transparency, ownership, and execution excellence What you'll bring
• Extensive experience as a Project Manager delivering complex, cross-functional projects
• Proven experience working directly with executive leadership and senior stakeholders
• Strong background in operationally focused initiatives and company-wide change projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving both software and hardware teams
• Excellent planning, organisational, and risk management skills
• Project Management Certification (PMP) would be a plus
• Comfort operating in high-growth, startup or scale-up environments with ambiguity and pace
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (English fluency)
• A pragmatic, outcomes-focused mindset with the ability to balance speed and rigour
• Calm, credible, and confident when engaging at executive level Beneficial Skills
• Experience establishing or operating within a PMO environment
• Strong understanding of delivery governance, prioritisation, and dependency management
• Experience driving operational efficiency or transformation projects
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery models
• Data-driven approach, using metrics to inform decisions and measure impact
• Experience working in deep-tech, platform, or highly technical organisations