Technical Project Manager — AI & Data Products (Databricks) | Remote
Toptal
Technical Project Manager — AI & Data Products (Databricks) | Remote at Toptal is a contract role based in Remote · Worldwide (remote). It was published on 28 July 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Technical Project Manager — AI & Data Products (Databricks) | Remote |
|---|---|
| Company | Toptal |
| Location | Remote · Worldwide (remote) |
| Employment type | Contract |
| Published | 28 July 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
Headquarters: Remote
About the Role
We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead delivery on AI and data product initiatives built on Databricks. This role blends technical project and program management with data product management and change management — you'll drive execution across technical teams while ensuring the organization actually adopts and adapts to what's being built. If you can manage a delivery roadmap and a change curve with equal fluency, this role is built for that.
What You'll Do
- Own technical project and program management for AI and data initiatives, including planning, scheduling, and resource coordination
- Manage delivery across data and AI workstreams built on Databricks, coordinating cross-functional technical teams
- Apply data product management principles to help define scope, prioritization, and roadmap for data/AI products
- Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new AI-enabled tools, workflows, or data products across the organization
- Translate business objectives into structured project plans, milestones, and delivery roadmaps
- Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and cross-team blockers
- Facilitate stakeholder communication, including status reporting, roadmap updates, and executive updates
- Coordinate across engineering, data science, and business stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities
- Support governance and structured delivery practices across AI and data programs
What You Bring
- Proven experience in technical project management and/or program management, ideally on AI or data-focused initiatives
- Working knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and how AI projects are typically delivered
- Experience with or strong familiarity with the Databricks platform and data/AI project workflows
- Experience in data product management, including scoping and prioritizing data-driven initiatives
- Demonstrated change management experience, driving adoption of new tools, processes, or products
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-moving environment
Nice to Have
- Relevant certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, Prosci/change management certification, or equivalent)
- Experience with agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
- Background in data governance or MLOps practices
- Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
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