AI Project Manager at Wüest Partner

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, AI Initiatives, Agile Delivery, Data Science, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Compliance, Team Coordination, Cost Management, Technical Understanding, Client Value Alignment, Regulatory Knowledge, Proactive Mindset, Industry Trends, Decision Making

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Description Wüest Partner is an innovative and independent software and services company in the real estate industry. Since 1985, we have been creating a sound basis for decision-making by combining real estate expertise, data and digital solutions. As an industry leader, we shape the future of real estate together with our clients through comprehensive services in valuation, consulting, data, analytics, AI, software, sustainability and education. The Wüest Partner Group employs around 500 people at 15 locations across Europe, with headquarters in Switzerland. The group includes the subsidiaries Durable, Datahouse, Qualicasa and Signa-Terre. Datahouse is one of the leading providers of data & software solutions in Switzerland. Founded as a spin-off of the ETH Zurich in 2005, Datahouse has been a big-data specialist ever since the topic first surfaced. We employ a multidisciplinary team of experts in data analysis, statistics, programming, databases and project management. Job Description Your Team and Your Mission At Wüest Partner Group, we combine expertise, data and digital solutions to create strong decision-making foundations for the real estate industry. Across our digital teams, we build innovative products and platforms – from SaaS solutions like Wüest Dimensions to new AI-powered services. We are transitioning from a traditional SaaS delivery to Agentic AI as a Service. This role is critical to driving that transformation, moving from early experimentation to first production use case while building the foundation for an ambitious AI portfolio. The environment operates within significant regulatory constraints, requiring someone who can maintain momentum while navigating compliance requirements with appropriate rigour and who is willing to constructively challenge when caution risks becoming a barrier to progress. Your responsibilities As our AI Project Manager, you are the key link between Business, Clients, Product and Engineering, ensuring our most important AI initiatives are delivered with focus and impact. While not directly accountable for revenue targets, this role must ensure initiatives are commercially viable and aligned to client value. Your key responsibilities include: Own and drive a transparently prioritised portfolio of AI initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, scope and budget in close collaboration with the CPO Align stakeholders on roadmap priorities, sequencing and trade-offs Coordinate cross-functional teams across locations (e.g. Zurich, Berlin, Lisbon) and hold stakeholders accountable to commitments without direct authority Facilitate and run agile ceremonies with clarity and purpose Remove blockers proactively and escalate when decisions are needed Provide transparent updates to Senior Management and translate technical complexity into clear business communication Keep a strong eye on costs and efficiency across AI initiatives (e.g. infrastructure / LLM usage) and make recommendations for improvements Qualifications Your profile A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field 5+ years of experience in project/program management in tech or digital environments, with solid knowledge of agile delivery methods (Scrum/Kanban) Hands-on experience with AI/ML initiatives, including understanding the differences between traditional software and AI development cycles, agentic AI concepts, and LLM-based systems Eagerness to stay on top of AI industry trends and experiment with new technologies Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, or similar) A structured, proactive mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity Excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese, able to lead with diplomacy through expertise rather than title Why Wüest Partner Group? You will work on AI topics with real business relevance and visible impact – helping us bring AI from “experiments” to scalable value for clients, in an environment with high standards for quality and compliance. Additional Information We offer you We prioritize work-life balance, offer flexible working arrangements, and foster a culture of support and continuous learning. If you are ready to make a difference in the tech world while growing your career, we encourage you to apply! Together, let's create solutions that empower both our business and you. Work from both our beautiful office at Avenidas Novas of Central Lisbon and from home with our remote flexible policy and benefit from the following perks we offer: Multicare 3 Health Insurance policy Team meet-ups in Zurich and Lisbon Two yearly retreats in Portugal and one in Europe 25 days paid annual leave Lenovo X1 computer and 29" screen Training workshops Contact us Due to data protection laws, we can only accept applications via our career website. For recruitment agencies: Only direct applications will be considered. We look forward to seeing you!

Responsibilities

As the AI Project Manager, you will be the key link between Business, Clients, Product, and Engineering, ensuring the delivery of AI initiatives. You will own a portfolio of AI projects, align stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.