Project Manager, AI Initiatives

5 days ago


Montréal QC, Canada CEIMIA Full time

Your future work environmentA job at the CEIMIA is an opportunity to contribute to initiatives alongside some of the world’s leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). These experts are from a wide range of sectors, including academia, industry, civil society, labor unions and international organizations. The work environment is collaborative - everyone involved has something to contribute, but everyone also has something to learn. As such, you don’t need to know everything about each of our focus areas, and you can be encouraged by the opportunity of enabling collaboration across intercultural and interdisciplinary boundaries to deliver impact.The AI initiatives that you will help develop and deliver will be supported by world-class experts and presented to an audience of the world’s leading governments, (including the presence of world leaders) at the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI)’s annual Summits.Do you care about making an impact? Do you believe that some of the world’s most pressing challenges can be addressed in innovative ways through the responsible use of AI and are excited about being at the heart of making this collaboration possible? Then the CEIMIA could be a great fit. We are looking forward to hearing from youYour main responsibilitiesLead on project management for a portfolio of projects and AI initiatives:Support the conceptualization process for assigned GPAI projects and establish the project scope (including timelines, milestones, budgets, and partnerships) with GPAI Working Groups made up of AI experts from around the world;Develop and draft ‘Concept Notes’ and ‘Project Proposals’ for new AI initiatives in collaboration with GPAI experts and other partners;Manage your project portfolio’s budgets, timelines, milestones, progress, reporting, and communications (in collaboration with CEIMIA’s Communications Team);Prepare regular project updates, including in written and slide deck formats;Support regular meetings of GPAI Working Groups and regular meetings of Project Advisory Groups in relation to your projects;Work with the Director of AI Initiatives to identify and pursue strategic opportunities for increasing the impact of projects and themes within your portfolio;Act as a catalyzer to bring together members of the ecosystem who could provide support and insight on your projects;Interact with public and private sectors experts, investors, and organizations on an ongoing basis through your project portfolio; andSupport the development and evolution of best project management practices for the CEIMIA.You will also be required to complete additional tasks related to project delivery, including, but not limited to, the preparation and execution of speaking opportunities, conferences and events, digital content, reports, etc. Current projects are spread across four thematic portfolios: (1) data for AI, (2) climate action, (3) global health, and (4) governance and human rights.To be successful in this role, you should have:A university degree in a scientific, human rights or other related field; a Master’s degree or PhD in a related field will be recognized as an asset;A minimum of 5 years of experience in a project management role where you had to manage multiple projects at the same time;Experience in interacting with (and, a proven ability to adapt your communication style to) a range of stakeholders, including local and international government representatives, researchers, technical and academic subject-matter experts, C-suite executives, and funding institutions;An ability to detect potential roadblocks and proactively mobilise resources in resolving issues;Excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented;Excellent presentation and facilitation skills;An entrepreneurial mindset; including the ability to work in an fast-paced environment and to quickly prioritize according to organisation and project needs;Resilience for navigating uncertainty and unfamiliar situations, and the ability to analyze a situation and propose possible solutions for moving forward;Basic knowledge and an interest in AI; previous work experience in the field of AI will be recognized as an asset;Working knowledge of common office tools (Google Workspace: Gmail, Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Zoom);Fluency in English and French. English is an important part of all aspects of this role (international context);An ability to adapt to various cultures and customs;Availability to occasionally adjust your working hours to accommodate various time zones and events related to your mandate.There are many ways to have accumulated the required knowledge, competencies, and experience for this role. The items above have been proven through our experience to lead to success in this role. Regardless, if you feel you are up to the challenge, let us know why and how when applyingAbout CEIMIALaunched in June 2020, the Global Partnership on AI (“GPAI”) brings together 28 like-minded governments and the European Union, representing more than 3 billion of the world’s population, and approximately 150 global leading AI experts with a focus on cutting-edge responsible AI projects to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.The International Center of Expertise in Montreal on Artificial Intelligence (Centre d’expertise international de Montréal en intelligence artificielle, “CEIMIA”) has been established to support this mission, hosting two out of four of GPAI’s Working Groups: Responsible AI and Data Governance. In collaboration with these Working Groups, it has developed an exciting, practical agenda that includes thematic projects relating to data for AI, environmental action, global health, and governance and human rights. CEIMIA has also since developed its own project portfolio structured around the four programs mentioned above. Please watch these two videos showcasing the working groups at the 2023 GPAI Summit in India to find out more details about GPAI’s currently active applied AI projects:Responsible AI Working GroupData Governance Working Group



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