Technical Project Manager II - AI Initiatives (Hybrid - Oakland, CA)
About the position
Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. Energy Solutions is seeking a Technology Project Manager II - AI Initiatives to join our Information Systems Team. The Technology Project Manager II for AI Initiatives is responsible for coordinating the design, evaluation, and implementation of AI-focused technology programs across the enterprise. This role facilitates the adoption of AI solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency, working closely with IT and business teams to translate opportunities into actionable projects.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate AI projects from initial concept through pilot phases to successful deployment, in coordination with the department lead or requestor seeking the new AI tool or technology.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to anticipate and prioritize AI opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis of emerging AI technologies and platforms, proposing the most suitable tools based on defined requirements of the requestor.
• Evaluate vendors including pricing analysis and solution selection.
• Lead the coordination of cross-functional AI pilots and evaluate their results.
• Document technical requirements, usage scenarios, and best practices for AI tools.
• Assist in managing organizational change and responsible for ensuring adoption of AI solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date records on AI tools, relevant policies, and procedural documentation.
• Deliver regular progress reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with Learning and Development (L&D) to provide training content and assist with facilitation when training staff on new AI solutions.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in technology project management, IT, or digital transformation.
• Experience managing data and application security in AI platforms.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail in documentation.
• Skilled in translating technical details into accessible language for business audiences.
• Highly effective engagement and communication skills with an emphasis on presenting technical concepts to variety of project stakeholders.
• Exceptionally organized and able to balance multiple priorities, meet timelines and budget and proactively escalate scope, schedule and budget risks.
• Work effectively independently with minimum supervision.
Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Replit or similar AI tools.
• Experience evaluating enterprise scale AI platforms or technology vendors.
• Background in IT operations or systems rollouts.
Benefits
• Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers. Energy Solutions is seeking a Technology Project Manager II - AI Initiatives to join our Information Systems Team. The Technology Project Manager II for AI Initiatives is responsible for coordinating the design, evaluation, and implementation of AI-focused technology programs across the enterprise. This role facilitates the adoption of AI solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency, working closely with IT and business teams to translate opportunities into actionable projects.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate AI projects from initial concept through pilot phases to successful deployment, in coordination with the department lead or requestor seeking the new AI tool or technology.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to anticipate and prioritize AI opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis of emerging AI technologies and platforms, proposing the most suitable tools based on defined requirements of the requestor.
• Evaluate vendors including pricing analysis and solution selection.
• Lead the coordination of cross-functional AI pilots and evaluate their results.
• Document technical requirements, usage scenarios, and best practices for AI tools.
• Assist in managing organizational change and responsible for ensuring adoption of AI solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date records on AI tools, relevant policies, and procedural documentation.
• Deliver regular progress reports and insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with Learning and Development (L&D) to provide training content and assist with facilitation when training staff on new AI solutions.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in technology project management, IT, or digital transformation.
• Experience managing data and application security in AI platforms.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail in documentation.
• Skilled in translating technical details into accessible language for business audiences.
• Highly effective engagement and communication skills with an emphasis on presenting technical concepts to variety of project stakeholders.
• Exceptionally organized and able to balance multiple priorities, meet timelines and budget and proactively escalate scope, schedule and budget risks.
• Work effectively independently with minimum supervision.
Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Replit or similar AI tools.
• Experience evaluating enterprise scale AI platforms or technology vendors.
• Background in IT operations or systems rollouts.
Benefits
• Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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