Technical Program Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Aquent
£34 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Tottenham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Project Manager – AI Research involves managing a mid-sized AI/ML research program within a pioneering team focused on machine learning systems. The position requires collaboration with researchers and engineers to translate strategies into actionable project plans while ensuring smooth delivery and effective communication. The contract is set until December 2025, with a strong emphasis on technical project management experience in AI and related fields. The role is based in King's Cross, London, and requires a tech-savvy individual passionate about emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage a mid-sized AI/ML research program.
- Translating strategy into actionable project plans with clear milestones and outcomes.
- Leading the coordination of tasks, timelines, and documentation — ensuring smooth delivery.
- Supporting data approval processes, reporting progress, and tracking project metrics.
- Facilitating effective communication and alignment across remote and local team members.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as a Technical Project Manager or Program Manager.
- Exposure to AI, machine learning, data science, or related technical fields.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
- Able to work independently and proactively drive progress.
- Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or scientific research environments (bonus).
- Background in fast-paced tech environments (bonus).
- Formal project management training (e.g. Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) (bonus).
Salary (Rate): £34.13 hourly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Project Manager – AI Research
3 Days Onsite – King’s Cross, London
Start: ASAP | Contract until 31st December 2025 (extension likely)
£34.13 per hour PAYE
Are you a tech-savvy Project Manager with a passion for emerging technologies and cutting-edge research? We’re looking for someone with good experience in technical project or program management to join a pioneering AI research team driving innovation in machine learning systems. This role sits at the intersection of research and execution. You’ll be embedded within a high-performing, multidisciplinary team working on next-generation AI solutions — helping shape and deliver complex research projects with real-world impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborating with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage a mid-sized AI/ML research program.
- Translating strategy into actionable project plans with clear milestones and outcomes.
- Leading the coordination of tasks, timelines, and documentation — ensuring smooth delivery.
- Supporting data approval processes, reporting progress, and tracking project metrics.
- Facilitating effective communication and alignment across remote and local team members.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience as a Technical Project Manager or Program Manager
- Exposure to AI, machine learning, data science, or related technical fields.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
- Able to work independently and proactively drive progress.
Bonus Points For
- Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or scientific research environments.
- Background in fast-paced tech environments.
- Formal project management training (e.g. Agile, PMP, PRINCE2).
Client Description
Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.