Project Manager, Data & AI Operations

New York$102k–$168kPosted Jul 14, 2026
Single PositionView All JobsProject Manager, Data & AI OperationsNew York,US-NY,United StatesApply NowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionReq ID24904BrandEstée Lauder CompaniesJob FunctionInformation TechnologyJob Sub-FunctionApplication DevelopmentAssignment CategoryFulltime-RegularThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.Description We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to support enterprise Data and AI initiatives, including Unified Data Platform programs, AI enablement efforts, analytics modernization, and operational transformation initiatives.This role is responsible for driving coordination, execution, communication, and delivery across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a strong organizer and collaborator who can manage timelines, facilitate meetings, track risks and dependencies, and keep initiatives moving forward - without requiring deep technical expertise.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project coordination or PM experience who wants exposure to high-impact enterprise transformation programs in the data and AI space.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and support delivery of strategic Data & AI initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholdersManage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action itemsFacilitate project meetings, status updates, working sessions, and leadership readoutsPartner with business, product, operations, and technology teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverablesTrack project progress and proactively identify blockers or areas requiring escalationMaintain project documentation including meeting notes, status reports, RAID logs, and governance materialsSupport Agile ways of working, including sprint coordination and backlog tracking where applicableHelp drive accountability across teams to ensure deliverables are completed on timeAssist with communication, change management, and rollout planning for new initiatives or platform capabilitiesContribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and team operationsQualifications Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience2–5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, operations, consulting, or related rolesStrong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively across cross-functional teams and varying levels of leadershipExperience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Smartsheet,Asana, Monday.com, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, CopilotAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting enterprise transformation, operational, data, analytics, or technology-related initiativesFamiliarity with Agile delivery environmentsExposure to AI, analytics, or data-focused programs is a plus, but not requiredPMP, CAPM, Scrum, or Agile certifications are a plusPay Range:Anticipated Base Salary Range $102,000.00  to $167,550.00 (Depending on qualifications, skills, experience and/or budget), based on a 40 hour work week (range to be scaled accordingly). In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees,...

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