Assoc/AVP, AI Project Manager, Investment Insights Group

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Investment Insights Group
We use advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technological tools to generate insights that drive outstanding investment outcomes for GIC.  

What impact can you make in this role? 
As an AI Project Manager within the Investment Insights Group, you will spearhead transformative AI initiatives, driving projects from concept to deployment with precision and impact. In this role, you will act as a critical link between strategic business goals and technical execution, harnessing cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver innovation and measurable value.

What will you do as an AI Project Manager?

Project Delivery & Management

• Guide AI projects through their lifecycle, from ideation and data feasibility assessments to deployment and post-launch optimization, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Monitor project milestones, proactively identify risks, and manage dependencies to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery
• Maintain project boards in tools like JIRA and prepare impactful presentations for stakeholder communications, ensuring transparency and alignment

Dependency Management

• Identify, document, and prioritize project dependencies across teams to avoid bottlenecks and delays
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve dependency conflicts and ensure all interrelated tasks are synchronized
• Regularly review dependency logs to adapt to evolving AI project requirements, such as new datasets to maintain alignment with overall objectives.

Vendor Engagement

• Manage AI and data vendor relationships to ensure alignment with project requirements, strategic vision, and budget constraints
• Oversee vendor selection for AI-specific needs, including due diligence and contract negotiations, in collaboration with legal and procurement teams
• Ability to align AI projects with business objectives, ensuring measurable ROI and strategic impact

Technical Acumen

• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Engineers, and Product Managers to assess the technical feasibility of use cases, including data availability and complexities
• Engage with technical teams post-launch to drive continuous improvement and optimize deployed solutions
• Continuously stay informed about advancements in AI and emerging technologies to ensure alignment with industry trends and innovation opportunities.

What makes you a successful candidate?
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field
•    Certification with one or more project management methodologies (e.g., Agile Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI, and PRINCE2)
•    3 years in a project management role, preferably in the technology or finance industry with experience in managing complex projects 
•    Experience in managing budgets for AI tools, cloud resources, and vendor contracts
•    Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders 
•    Experience in change management practices and methodologies
•    Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 
•    Passion for innovation and driving positive change through technology

Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact. 

Flexibility at GIC 
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection.  At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves.  Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

We are an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Learn more about our Investment Insights Group Department here: 
https://gic.careers/group/investment-insights-group/