Technical Project Manager - Ai / Ml Expertise - Hybrid

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward‑thinking organization, apply now. Req ID: 365545 Position: Technical Project Manager – AI / ML Expertise – HYBRID Location: Tampa, Florida (US-FL), United States Day to Day Responsibilities Lead programs consisting of complex technology projects, particularly one that intersect with hardware, software, and regulatory constraints, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML model development, training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines. Exercise strong ownership over programs you lead, including briefing autonomy leadership on execution and diving into technical details where necessary to unblock the team, especially regarding ML model performance, data requirements, and training infrastructure. Drive pragmatic decisions and trade‑offs to maximize probability of hitting critical timelines, considering factors unique to ML projects such as model iteration speed, data annotation pipelines, and compute resource allocation. Work with the engineering and leadership teams on functional design, process design, prototyping, testing, and training of AI/ML solutions. Advise leaders on technology, strategy, and policy issues related to AI/ML. Manage ambiguity by presenting options with a clear point of view for leadership, particularly concerning ML model readiness, evaluation metrics, and performance trade‑offs. Understand the role of TPM as an insider/outsider, someone who drives accountability through influence and soft power rather than hard power and authority, effectively influencing teams working on ML algorithms, data platforms, and simulation environments. Mentor other TPMs on the team and help them grow their craft as TPMs, sharing expertise in managing ML‑centric technical programs. Minimum Requirements 7+ years of experience applying AI to practical uses. 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management on deep‑tech products or equivalent, specifically managing programs involving AI/ML components and data pipelines. 7+ years of hands‑on experience with ML‑based products including evaluation with metrics‑driven analysis. 7+ years of experience with ADAS systems, Robotaxis, and/or Robotics, particularly involving the integration and management of complex AI/ML models. 7+ years of ML development in resource‑constrained environments, demonstrating an understanding of the practical challenges of deploying ML on automotive‑grade hardware. Preferred Skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with external partner organizations to drive shared outcomes for Rivian, especially when collaborating on data sharing, model deployment, or platform integration related to AI/ML. Enjoy prototyping random side projects in your spare time, ideally related to AI/ML or robotics. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or equivalent experience, with a strong foundation in areas relevant to AI/ML. Certification or course on data architecture or data science from any reputable institute or portal. Equal Opportunity Employment NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For pay transparency information, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr