Senior Strategic AI hub project manager

The Princeton Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub will establish central New Jersey as a home for AI innovation. Through a close partnership among academia, industry, and government, and a vertically integrated institute spanning all levels of AI innovation, this hub will promote rapid and responsible development of the field, driving job growth and regional economic development, guiding government and public entities on AI implementation, and seeding the formation of new start-ups while providing the tools to enable existing industries to capitalize on the AI revolution.

The project manager will coordinate development of this hub, working with campus leaders and colleagues and in partnership with staff from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Reporting directly to the provost, the project manager will work closely with the hub’s executive sponsors – the provost and the vice president and secretary of the University – and a high-level advisory committee. We are seeking a strong team player who is engaging and inquisitive, excited and thoughtful about the future of AI, and passionate about cultivating a strong regional ecosystem in central New Jersey.

This is role is a benefits eligible three year term position.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Develop and present a comprehensive strategic plan for the establishment of the Princeton AI hub that includes the design, development and managing:
  • a project schedule timeline to create a sustainable hub, incorporating key milestones for project deliverables and a methodology tailored to AI projects ensuring best practices throughout the project lifecycle including development, operations and implementation.
  • a real estate strategy and cost analysis which will consider existing and new spaces on the Princeton University campus and along the nearby Route 1 corridor.
  • an impact analysis to specify goals of the hub and predict the anticipated benefits to the region and the state.
  • a funding plan that lists prospective sources of public and private funding for the capital and operating costs of the hub, identifies opportunities for additional private investment, and summarizes project incentives tied to key steps in driving forward investment in the hub.
  • a final report summarizing methodology, assumptions and findings to justify and compel the initiative and guide decision-making and fundraising through the project.
  • other deliverables identified throughout the planning process and/or required to support equity investments.
• Identify, support and nurture existing and new collaborations and partnerships with and among industry, institutions of higher education, and government.
• Develop and manage budgets related to the hub, including forecasts and multiple financial sources.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to measure the impact, success, and effectiveness of the AI hub.
• Drive production of deliverables to achieve government incentives and investments available to the AI hub project; identify aspirational incentives and investments and build support for advocacy.
• Establish processes to effectively communicate project status, risks and achievements with key stakeholders; devise mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential challenges.
• Facilitate collaboration across key stakeholders for effective and efficient discussions among Princeton colleagues engaged in the project with a particular focus on faculty engagement.
• Determine appropriate staff and/or consultant requirements for the project.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 7+ years project management experience
• BA/BS in technology, related field or relevant work experience
• Superior project management skills with emphasis on methodology tools for implementation, execution and the ability to successfully manage concurrent, large-scale projects.
• Experience managing large-scale economic development initiatives that incorporate various approaches, including but not limited to accelerators, incubators, research spaces, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across, including faculty/academia, administration, government, and third-party stakeholders.
• Extensive project management experience in data gathering and analysis, organizing documentation and presenting information in an impactful manner.
• Excellent written and oral communications and active listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders
• Experience managing budgets for large-scale projects with multiple financing sources.
• Experience working in higher education with a focus on engaging with faculty.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of government incentives; experience with NJ state government incentives
• Experience with corporations, start-ups, entrepreneurs, VCs, and workforce agencies
• Experience with artificial intelligence
• Government experience

Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25 Eligible for Overtime: No Benefits Eligible: Yes Probationary Period: 180 days Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No Physical Capacity Exam Required: No Valid Driver’s License Required: No Experience Level: Director : #LI-JE1