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The Role
Manages AI and data science projects from planning through implementation, coordinating technical and non-technical teams, dependencies, requirements, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Facilitates Agile ceremonies, drives accountability, translates AI capabilities into actionable plans, and navigates ambiguity across complex, multi-team initiatives.
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The Opportunity
At MassMutual, we're more than life insurance - we're a leading financial services company committed to helping people secure their future and protect what matters most. As a Project Manager in Data Science & AI Engineering, you'll orchestrate the delivery of AI and data-driven solutions by managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. You'll partner closely with data scientists, AI engineers, and product managers to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver measurable impact. Your ability to understand technical concepts will help you anticipate challenges, facilitate collaboration, and keep teams aligned.
The Team
Our Data Science & AI Engineering team is driving innovation through machine learning and AI-powered solutions - including generative AI and emerging agentic AI approaches - that transform how we deliver value across the enterprise.
We work in high-caliber, product-focused teams that thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and diversity of thought. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change, love working with brilliant minds, and want to see your work make a real impact, this is the place for you. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing technically complex initiatives and ensuring seamless execution across multiple teams and priorities.
The Impact
The Minimum Qualifications
The Ideal Qualifications
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
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MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
Salary Range: $104,900-$137,700
At MassMutual, we're more than life insurance - we're a leading financial services company committed to helping people secure their future and protect what matters most. As a Project Manager in Data Science & AI Engineering, you'll orchestrate the delivery of AI and data-driven solutions by managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. You'll partner closely with data scientists, AI engineers, and product managers to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver measurable impact. Your ability to understand technical concepts will help you anticipate challenges, facilitate collaboration, and keep teams aligned.
The Team
Our Data Science & AI Engineering team is driving innovation through machine learning and AI-powered solutions - including generative AI and emerging agentic AI approaches - that transform how we deliver value across the enterprise.
We work in high-caliber, product-focused teams that thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and diversity of thought. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change, love working with brilliant minds, and want to see your work make a real impact, this is the place for you. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing technically complex initiatives and ensuring seamless execution across multiple teams and priorities.
The Impact
- Manage the delivery of AI and data science projects from planning through implementation.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to manage dependencies and ensure clarity of requirements.
- Facilitate agile ceremonies, including scrums, sprint planning, retrospectives, while driving accountability.
- Help stakeholders understand what's possible with AI and translate that into actionable project requirements.
- Manage complexity across budget, timelines, scope, and stakeholder expectations.
- Navigate ambiguity, turning challenges into actionable plans.
The Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years in technical field (this can be a combination of academic, research-based, or professional environment).
- 2+ years of experience managing technical projects in Agile environments.
- 2+ years of experience managing data science or AI projects.
The Ideal Qualifications
- Education: Master's degree (preferred) in business, computer science, engineering, or other applicable discipline.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of project management tools (JIRA, Confluence) and Agile frameworks.
- Ability to translate technical details into clear plans and communications.
- Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.
- Mindset:
- Outcome-oriented and detail-focused.
- Comfortable influencing without authority.
- Thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular collaboration with the Data Science & AI Engineering team
- Focused one-on-one time with your manager
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
Salary Range: $104,900-$137,700
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of experience in a technical field, including academic, research-based, or professional experience
- 2+ years of experience managing technical projects in Agile environments
- 2+ years of experience managing data science or AI projects
- Master's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or another applicable discipline
- Strong understanding of JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks
- Ability to translate technical details into clear plans and communications
- Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities
MassMutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does MassMutual ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
MassMutual supports competitive compensation through salary and bonus opportunities, retirement contributions, pay transparency practices and a broad benefits package that adds value beyond base pay. The company also uses long-running pay equity reviews and employee feedback to evaluate whether rewards are supporting employees across roles and life stages.
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities: MassMutual describes its total rewards approach as holistic and flexible, with competitive salaries and bonuses designed to support employees’ financial well-being. Employees also point to compensation as part of the value proposition, with one sales assistant citing “great benefits and lots of flexibility,” and another employee describing the company’s “good leadership and benefits.”
- Retirement and financial benefits: MassMutual provides a 401(k) benefit of up to 10% of eligible compensation, including a 5% company match and a 5% annual company contribution. The company also treats eligible student loan payments like 401(k) contributions for matching purposes and begins monthly retirement healthcare account contributions for employees starting at age 45.
- Pay transparency and pay equity: MassMutual posts salary ranges in most job postings and has used an independent HR risk management firm to conduct annual adjusted pay gap reviews for 17 years. That approach connects compensation competitiveness with equity and accountability across the employee experience.
- Benefits as part of total rewards: MassMutual’s compensation includes health, dental and mental health benefits, caregiver leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, paid volunteer time, flexible holidays and a Well-Being Wallet of up to $1,250 annually. A head of human resources said, “It’s not about industry standards — it’s about supporting all employees’ well-being in ways that are meaningful to them.”
- External signals:
- Benefits value: Employees on external review sites regularly highlight benefits as a strength, with reviews calling out “excellent benefits,” “great benefits” and a “great benefits package.” (Glassdoor; Indeed)
- Compensation and retention: Employees surveyed on external review sites rate MassMutual’s perks and benefits an A-, with 100% saying perks and benefits play a role in staying at the company. (Comparably)
- Financial stability: MassMutual reported more than $10 billion in insurance and annuity benefits paid in 2025 and total adjusted capital above $34 billion, reinforcing the company’s long-term financial foundation. (MassMutual 2025 Annual Report)
Bottom line: MassMutual supports competitive pay through salary and bonus opportunities, strong retirement contributions, pay transparency, recurring pay equity reviews and benefits designed to support employees’ financial, physical, mental and family well-being.
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The Company
What We Do
Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people. Together, we’re stronger.
Why Work With Us
MassMutual has the financial security and stability of a 170+ year old company, with the culture and energy of a startup. We work every day with the customer front of mind to build the best digital experience in the industry.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We believe in capitalizing on the best of being together in our offices as well as personal flexibility. Our workplace philosophy puts office collaboration first, combined with flexibility to work remotely.
Typical time on-site:
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