Lead Technology Project Manager – AI at William Blair

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Initiatives Review, Requirements Gathering, Technology Review, Vendor Onboarding, Risk Management, Security Compliance, Responsible Use, Functional Requirements, Non-Functional Requirements, Data Considerations, Stakeholder Partnership, Delivery Artifact Creation, Risk Identification, Data Validation, User Acceptance Testing, Change Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. The Lead Technology Project Manager – AI supports the delivery of firmwide AI initiatives by taking an active role in the review, onboarding, and oversight of the AI tools used at William Blair. The role partners closely with engineering, data, infrastructure, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure AI solutions are aligned with workflows, priorities, and firm standards for risk, security, and responsible use. This position focuses on analysis, coordination, and execution support across AI platforms and vendor implementations. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Analyze and support review of AI initiatives aligned to Central Technology Services priorities, with emphasis on requirements gathering, technology review, and onboarding assistance. Support evaluation and implementation of AI platforms and vendors by documenting functional and non‑functional requirements, integration needs, and data considerations. Ensure AI initiatives align with firm standards for risk management, security, compliance, and responsible use. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to clarify AI use cases, scope, goals, success criteria, and workflow alignment. Translate AI strategy and use cases into actionable requirements, business use cases, and delivery tasks. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to establish approval requirements and maintain ongoing compliance. Create and maintain lightweight delivery artifacts (requirements documents, project plans, and status updates) for internal and vendor‑led AI implementations. Track assigned AI workstreams, identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalate appropriately to senior leadership. Coordinate with Data Science, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and vendor teams to validate data sources, data quality requirements, and environment readiness. Support testing, validation, and user acceptance activities, including test case development, UAT coordination, and defect tracking. Assist with change management and adoption efforts, including development of training materials, user guides, FAQs, and demos to promote responsible AI usage. Maintain awareness of AI technology trends, risks, and controls, and communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related subject matter required 6 - 8 years of experience with systems required Experience translating business and AI use cases into clear functional and non‑functional requirements. Understanding risk management, security, and compliance considerations in technology and AI implementations. Understanding of financial or other regulation and impact of regulation on technology Familiarity with AI concepts, platforms, and emerging trends, with the ability to communicate risks and considerations effectively. Experience working with cross‑functional teams including engineering, data science, infrastructure, and external vendors. Proficiency with standard delivery and work‑tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, or similar). Experience supporting testing, validation, and user acceptance activities, including defect tracking and documentation. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and quality. Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority. #LI-CH #LI-Hybrid A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position. This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives. Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits. Salary Range $157,900—$185,000 USD About Our Firm William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com. William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission. Download William Blair's privacy policies for job applicants: California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR) Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Responsibilities

This role supports firmwide Artificial Intelligence initiatives by reviewing, onboarding, and overseeing AI tools, ensuring alignment with firm standards for risk, security, and responsible use. Responsibilities include analyzing initiatives, supporting platform evaluations, translating strategy into requirements, and tracking workstreams across various technology teams.