Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.
Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project management, event management, or related field.
Best vs. Average:
Candidates who are able to write / have communication skills in the sense of understanding social media and write for social events
Knowledge of the public sector and government operations and how they function
Prior experience is a plus but not required
Performance Indicators:
Deadline-driven as there are dates set for the Hackathon Events
Quality of Work to make sure the event is organized, runs successfully and the team is equipped with what they need (multiple Hackathons to run at the same time)
PROJECT OR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Top 3 Hard Skills Required
Project Management Skills (experience in managing and delivering complex projects or events, preferably in the technology sector) - 8+ YOE
Coordination and Event Planning skills - 8+ YOE
Communication Skills - 8+ YOE
Job Description: Project Manager for AI Hackathon in a Box Program
Summary
Looking for a technical project manager to help manage the AI Hackathon in a Box Program. This program aims to empower local teams to run AI hackathons for public sector customers. The project manager will help create materials and will be responsible for managing each event and providing end-to-end support.
Role and Responsibilities:
Responsible for overall management of the project timeline, budget, and deliverables for each hackathon event to ensure it meets the quality standards and expectations that have been established.
Ability to assist in the management of all technical aspects of the hackathon such as working closely with local teams to setup environments, onboard participants, and orchestrate licensing.
Coordinate with the local teams to plan and execute the AI hackathon events, including logistics, marketing, registration, and communication.
Creation of workback plans, management of project timeline, and budget.
Assist in the creation of hackathon agendas and, when applicable, coordinate with the Worldwide Public Sector team to deliver presentations and/or demos during the event.
Assist in the creation of branded repeatable assets for teams to leverage.
Monitor and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the hackathon events, and provide timely and effective solutions.
Collect and analyze feedback from the hackathon participants, sponsors, and organizers, and use it to improve the AI Hackathon in a Box Program.
Track and report the outcomes and impact of the AI hackathon events, and share best practices and lessons learned with the Worldwide Public Sector team and the local teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project management, event management, or related field.
Knowledge of the cloud environment setup and management – For example experience in managing an Azure , M365, D365 subscription and tenants
At least 3 years of experience in managing and delivering complex development projects and / or events, preferably for the Cloud directly or via a Partner
Working knowledge and interest of AI services and products and its applications in the public sector.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and can work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and can collaborate well with others and be a team player.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Willingness to work across different time zones and cultures.
Proficiency in Office, Teams, and Project.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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