Sr. Business Analyst/Project Manager - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Title: Sr. Business Analyst/Project Manager - Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Location: Houston, TX 77002 (Onsite)
Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) to support enterprise and operational initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven projects. This role will bridge business needs and technical solutions, driving projects from concept through delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & AI Enablement

• Identify opportunities to integrate AI into business processes and use cases
• Develop business cases supporting AI initiatives and investments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business and functional requirements
• Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable deliverables for technical teams
• Support AI solution design by analyzing data, workflows, and machine learning opportunities

Project Management

• Lead and manage enterprise-level projects from initiation through delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including:
  • Project Plans and Charters
  • Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
  • Functional Specifications (FSDs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Status reports and executive updates
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile methodologies
• Manage risks, issues, and changes to ensure successful project outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Partner with executive leadership, business users, vendors, and technical teams
• Align competing priorities and manage stakeholder expectations
• Lead requirements workshops and working sessions
• Provide clear, concise communication and reporting across all levels of the organization

Documentation & Process Management

• Create and maintain key project artifacts, including:
  • Process flows and diagrams
  • Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts
  • Meeting notes and approval documentation
• Ensure all documentation supports development, testing, and implementation efforts

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Senior Business Analyst and/or Project Manager role
• Proven experience delivering AI or data-driven projects
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management best practices
• Experience with project planning and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to lead requirements elicitation workshops and translate outcomes into formal documentation
• Experience working across business, technical, and executive stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of business process analysis and improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts, tools, and data analytics
• Experience supporting enterprise-level implementations
• Background in public sector or large-scale organizations (a plus)

Key Skills

• Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Communication and presentation (written and verbal)
• Change management and expectation setting
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.