Technical Project Manager - AI & Infrastructure

Company Overview:

One Park Financial (OPF) is a leading Financial Technology company dedicated to empowering small businesses by connecting them with a wide variety of flexible financing and funding options. Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the working capital they need to elevate their businesses to new heights. At OPF, we believe in working with high-performing individuals who are ready to play an integral part in our company's expansion. We know that our success hinges on our people, and we strive to enable them to do what they do best.

Why Join Us?

At OPF, we foster a dynamic and inclusive company culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Our team is composed of passionate, driven individuals who are committed to making a difference. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of fintech.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees’ growth with continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and career advancement paths.
• Supportive Culture: Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a real impact.
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that understands the importance of small and mid-sized businesses to their communities and the nation’s financial health.
• High-Performing Team: Join a team of badasses who are committed to excellence and are integral to our company's expansion and success.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Technical Project Manager to lead our AI initiatives across multiple teams and external vendors. Reporting directly to the VP of Product and Technology, in this role, you will manage complex AI-focused projects and integrations, ensuring seamless collaboration between product, software engineering, analytics, data, and infrastructure teams. You will be responsible for overseeing all phases of project execution, from planning to delivery, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines. In addition, you will work closely with the infrastructure team to manage technical dependencies and maintain project momentum. This position is suited for a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, top-notch business acumen with external vendors, a passion for AI, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, organized, and an excellent communicator, capable of bridging gaps between technical and non-technical teams. Experience in technical project management is required, along with a foundation in IT infrastructure and vendor management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of 3rd party integrations and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, and status reports.
• Act as a liaison between infrastructure, data, engineering, product management, and external vendors to drive project success.
• Proactively identify potential project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned.
• Manage documentation and organization of Atlassian tools JIRA/Confluence/Trello
• Oversee partnerships with third-party AI vendors and consultants, ensuring that deliverables meet technical and business requirements.
• Present regular updates to executives, and key stakeholders, and provide detailed project reports and KPIs.
• Develop and manage project budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Implement best practices for project management and AI integrations to improve efficiency and quality across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or similar certification.
• 4+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years focused on IT, infrastructure, or data-driven projects, and 1 year with AI/ML.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), and infrastructure requirements.
• Hands-on experience with popular AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and familiarity with cloud-based AI services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform, Azure AI).
• Familiarity with APIs, and AI integration tools.
• Proven experience in managing technical projects across cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Confluence, Airtable, etc.) and Agile methodology.
• Leadership experience in driving large-scale projects and motivating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams.
• Must be highly adaptable and experienced in collaborating cross-culturally, working with nearshore and offshore teams.
• Experience managing teams both domestically and internationally is a must.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex, technical challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with data security, regulatory, and compliance requirements in financial services.
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Gas stipend
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture
• Paid time off