Director of AI Operations

RESPONSIBILITIES: OpenKyber has a client that is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Kansas City, MO.

Summary: The client is looking for a Senior Project Manager to stand up and lead a major co-sourcing engagement and execute a largescale IT transition across multiple towers (infrastructure, security, applications). This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for pretransition planning, operationalizing the co-sourcing model, coordinating internal SMEs, partnering with vendor transition teams, and establishing governance, metrics, and quality gates for distributed, offshore delivery-while driving Human Change Management activities as planned by the Change Management team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7-15+ years of IT project management experience (PMO or similar), with proven success in outsourcing transitions and/or co-sourcing/hybrid delivery
• Demonstrated experience running multi-tower, time-zone-distributed work at scale
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and hybrid delivery models; Confident operating in infrastructure, security, and applications contexts
• Track record coordinating SMEs and tower leads; Managing structured, timeline-driven work with multiple dependencies
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; Able to influence without authority
• Tool proficiency: Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Confluence, SharePoint, and Power BI (dashboards/metrics); familiarity with Planview/Enterprise One a plus
• Technical Background: Working knowledge of core IT operations and terminology enabling effective dialogue with technical teams and vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe (or similar)
• Experience in PMO environments with portfolio-level reporting
• Background in IT transformation, vendor transitions, or operational readiness programs, with experience leading one or more outsourcing initiatives to an offshore managed services provider
• Familiarity with contract/SLA frameworks, vendor performance management, and change-management practices (e.g., ADKAR)
• Experience onsite with cross functional teams during critical transition phases

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in OpenKyber's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. OpenKyber is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from OpenKyber and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with OpenKyber via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com