Agentic AI Project Manager - Lorien Impellam

Project Manager | Agentic AI Delivery | UK Remote / Hybrid
Location: UK Based (hybrid)
Rate: Competitive (inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months initially
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of cutting-edge Agentic AI initiatives within a large-scale enterprise environment.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver next-generation AI capabilities, working at the forefront of emerging technology while engaging with senior stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and governance functions.
If you're a strong technology Project Manager who thrives on stakeholder engagement, can navigate ambiguity, and enjoys bringing complex initiatives from concept through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
You'll be responsible for taking early-stage AI initiatives and turning them into structured, deliverable programmes of work. The initial focus will be defining scope, shaping outcomes, establishing governance and controls, and driving a Proof of Concept through to successful delivery before year-end.
Working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors, you'll ensure AI solutions are implemented with the appropriate guardrails, governance, and operational controls in place.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Agentic AI projects from inception through to implementation.
• Shape project scope, define outcomes, and develop delivery plans.
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting, RAID logs, and decision forums.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation activities.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business, technology, security, and leadership teams.
• Coordinate vendors and third-party partners, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and project reviews.
• Support the introduction of AI controls, workflows, governance processes, and guardrails.
• Provide regular communication and progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure projects remain on track while balancing multiple priorities and competing demands.

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience

• Proven Project Management experience delivering complex technology programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project governance, RAID activities, dependencies, and delivery reporting.
• Ability to shape and define projects from concept through to execution.
• Experience working with vendors and external delivery partners.
• Background delivering cloud, digital, API, data, or enterprise technology projects.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Knowledge & Understanding

• Basic to intermediate understanding of Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence, or automation technologies.
• Understanding of AI workflows, controls, governance, and operational guardrails.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery environments.

Desirable

• Exposure to Microsoft AI technologies and platforms.
• Knowledge of governance tools such as SailPoint.
• Experience delivering Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and innovation-focused initiatives.
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Experience within large-scale or regulated organisations.

Personal Attributes

• Delivery-focused with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborative and focused on achieving outcomes.
• Able to challenge constructively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.