WORK LOCATION: Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA

WORK SCHEDULE: Business core hours, flexibility required

TRAVEL: Flexibility required

JOB STATUS: Full time, regular

START DATE: ASAP

COMPENSATION: $88,000.00 to $110,000.00 USD per annum

Role Summary 

As a Project Manager in AI, you are responsible for the day-to-day management of one or more complex AI programs. This role requires class-leading customer engagement involving strong written and verbal communication skills. Collaboration with multiple locations and cross-functional teams will be key to maintaining and improving customer satisfaction, revenue and margin.

Main Responsibilities

• Be aware of, and actively seek out opportunities for increasing program revenue 

• Review customer satisfaction regularly and focus on meeting and exceeding customers' expectations

• Ability to empathize and respond to customers' needs, problem-solving skills

• Collaborate with our Sales team to ensure Customer Retention and Growth

• While working with our off-shore teams, plan and monitor projects to meet deadlines, quality and budget requirements; focus on continuous improvements and cost saving measures

• Collaborate with internal teams to initiate and implement procedural changes and customized workflows

• Own and maintain project financials, including revenue recognition, revenue forecasting and billings

• Optimization through Automation - providing innovative technical solutions to improve process workflows

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-moving, rapidly changing environment

• This role may also manage project coordinator(s) assisting with projects

Minimum Requirements

• 2 - 3 years' experience as a Project Manager, ideally in Machine Learning or similar environment/domain

• 2 -3 years of experience in Data Collection projects is a plus

• 2 - 3 years of experience in client facing positions, managing clients, vendors and stakeholders

• Ability to handle escalations on the project, assigning priorities and time management

• Must be willing to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

• Advanced knowledge of Google Sheets/ Microsoft Excel is a must

• Experienced in project finances (budgets, P&L, GM)

• Top-class communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong customer service, negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Experience in data collection and crowd is a plus

• Ability to function productively and proactively in a fast-moving environment

• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity while ensuring that challenging delivery timelines are met

TELUS Values:

TELUS recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviors that are reflective of our values:

• We embrace change and initiate opportunity 

• We have a passion for growth 

• We believe in spirited teamwork 

• We have the courage to innovate

At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability

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