Technical Project Manager

Are you an organised and proactive project manager excited about shaping the future of AI-driven creative tools? Join us in making AI creativity accessible to everyone, globally. We're looking for a dedicated Technical Project Manager to ensure smooth project delivery from start to finish, while coordinating timelines and optimising workflows for maximum efficiency.

The Role

As a Technical Project Manager at Leonardo.Ai, you'll drive the day-to-day management of digital projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within scope, and at high quality. You'll ensure clear communication, set expectations, and adapt to a fast-moving environment to keep projects on track.

This role will sit with the Enterprise Squad, whose mission is to support customers with bespoke solutions and enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Timeline Management: Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and timelines, ensuring alignment with company goals and timely delivery.

• Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Act as the liaison between engineering, product, design, and marketing teams, facilitating collaboration to maintain momentum and keep all teams informed on project status and next steps.

• Scope and Requirements Management: Translate high-level requirements into detailed tasks and deliverables. Conduct regular reviews to ensure that the project scope remains clear and achievable.

• Quality Assurance and Testing Coordination: Oversee testing efforts and quality control processes, organise test sessions, and verify deliverables to ensure alignment with requirements and UI/UX standards.

• Release and Rollout Planning: Develop, manage, and communicate release plans, coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and readiness across departments.

• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders, tracking project progress and adjusting timelines or resources as needed.

• Standup Facilitation and Meeting Management: Lead daily standups, project check-ins, and other meetings, ensuring that each session is efficient and actionable, with clear priorities and next steps for the team.

• Task Management and Prioritization: Work with team leads to break down work into actionable tasks, guiding prioritisation based on business objectives and timelines.

• Documentation and Transparency: Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including timelines, next steps, and risks, ensuring company-wide transparency and alignment on project priorities and progress.

• UX/UI and Final Review: Collaborate with the design team to review and approve UX/UI deliverables, ensuring compliance with requirements and preparing presentations for final sign-offs.

• Drive Company Culture: Foster a positive, collaborative, and results-driven team culture. Lead squad delivery with a focus on alignment with our values.

Skills and Experience

• A genuine interest in Generative AI: Familiarity with image generation AI technologies and tools such as Automatic1111, ComfyUI or similar open-source platforms.

• Technical Project Management Experience: Proven experience in digital or technical project management, with a track record of managing multiple projects from initiation to launch.

• Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate a delivery squad, fostering growth, accountability, and high performance within the squad.

• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of software development processes and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams.

• Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for maintaining alignment across multiple teams and keeping projects on track with clear expectations.

• Attention to Detail in UX/UI: Knowledge of UX/UI best practices, with an ability to oversee quality in design-related deliverables.

• Adaptability and Problem-Solving Skills: Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities, with a focus on proactively identifying and addressing project risks and roadblocks.

If you're a results-oriented project manager who enjoys streamlining digital workflows and coordinating complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you

Our Culture:

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. At Leonardo AI, your unique perspectives and experiences are welcomed and essential to our success.

• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely or from our vibrant offices. We have employees all over Australia, ensuring you can thrive personally and professionally.

• Empowering Growth: Your development is our priority. We offer continuous learning opportunities and career growth tailored to your goals. You'll be encouraged to grow and excel in your career at Leonardo AI.

• Impactful Work: Join us in shaping the future of AI. You'll work on innovative projects that have a meaningful impact, and your contributions will help drive advancements in AI creativity.

What's in it for you?

A range of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Impact the future of AI

• Reward package including equity - we want our success to be yours too

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers with 18 weeks paid leave

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more

• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally, including remote working abroad

• Support with your professional development

• Fun and engaging company events, both virtual and in-person

Next Steps:

Ready to revolutionise AI research and empower creativity worldwide? Apply now and join us at Leonardo.Ai to make a significant impact We're rapidly expanding and seeking passionate people in various AI roles. 

Don't hesitate Even if you don't meet every requirement, consider applying and join our innovative journey. We encourage you to apply and start the conversation whether you're based locally in New Zealand or overseas.