Project Manager - Data Science & AI Engineering

Posted Yesterday
Springfield, MA, USA
Hybrid
105K-138K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.
The Role
Manage AI and data science projects from planning through implementation, coordinating technical and non-technical teams, dependencies, Agile ceremonies, requirements, budgets, timelines, scope, and stakeholder expectations. Translate AI capabilities into actionable plans, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability across multiple teams and priorities.
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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
  • 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.
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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
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile frameworks
  • Ability to translate technical details into clear plans and communications
  • Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities

What the Team is Saying

MassMutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights

How does MassMutual ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?

MassMutual provides market-competitive salaries and generous incentive pay opportunities for all employees. Whether an employee is just starting out, transitioning to a new career, or joining us as a seasoned leader — we value their contributions.

  • Competitive Salary and Bonus offerings: MassMutual’s base salaries reward and recognize employees’ experience, skills and performance. Our salary ranges are regularly benchmarked within our industry and the broader job market to ensure competitiveness. Additionally, all MassMutual employees have the opportunity to receive competitive, performance-based bonuses, either annually or more frequently.
     
  • Annual Incentive Plan (AIP): AIP awards are discretionary and based on individual and company performance, with opportunities to earn above-target bonuses in years with exceptional results. These awards consider not only what results a person achieved, but how they achieved them, rewarding behaviors that help create a productive and welcoming work environment for everyone. 
     
    • Employees in sales roles participate in our variable incentive compensation (VIC) program instead of AIP. VIC provides incentive pay awards commensurate with results for individuals in roles that directly influence sales. 
       
  • Pay transparency and pay equity: MassMutual publishes salary ranges in job postings and is committed to promoting pay equity. This includes providing pay equity training to managers, reviewing the pay of employees who perform similar work as a standard practice when making compensation recommendations, and partnering regularly with independent external experts to check our work.
     
  • Benefits as part of Total Rewards: MassMutual invests in every aspect of their employees’ well-being, providing a rewards package that goes far beyond a paycheck to support them physically, mentally, and financially. Their robust healthcare, retirement and protection benefits provide a range of support through all of life’s big moments — and, over the years, they have expanded their pioneering leave programs so employees can better care for themselves and the people they love.
     
  • Health benefits: MassMutual offers a comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits, focusing on solutions that support holistic well-being, aimed at improving access and outcomes for all, and provide flexibility to meet our employees’ and their families’ unique needs. Employees value our wide array of benefits, with one sales assistant citing “great benefits and lots of flexibility,” and another employee describing the company’s “good leadership and benefits.” (MassMutual Careers Benefits; Glassdoor). In a 2026 employee survey, one employee noted “The organization offers a wide range of programs and benefits that meaningfully support employees and foster a positive, inclusive culture.”
     
  • Retirement and financial benefits: MassMutual provides a 401(k) plan contribution of up to 10% of eligible compensation, including up to 5% company match on employee deferrals and, for all eligible employees, a 5% annual company contribution. The company also treats eligible student loan payments like 401(k) contributions for matching purposes. The company provides a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account to eligible employees; monthly credits start at age 45. (MassMutual Careers Benefits; MassMutual 2025 Annual Report)
     
  • Additional health programs: MassMutual offers additional benefits such as a health savings account, access to a broad network of mental health resources and providers for employees and their family members, and resources like medical and surgery decision support, healthcare navigation services, and more. All employees also have access to a Well-Being Wallet, where they can be reimbursed for up to $1,250 per year for eligible physical, mental, or financial wellness related expenses.  
     
  • Other benefits: Employees have access to an array of resources to help strengthen their overall well-being and protect the ones they love, at every stage of life. Whether growing their family, volunteering in their community, planning their legacy, or looking to save on everyday expenses like pet or auto insurance, we offer financial benefits and corporate discounts to help.
     
  • Employee Feedback on Benefits: MassMutual conducts regular employee surveys, and benefits continuously receive positive feedback. In their 2026 survey, one employee said “...the total benefits program here at MassMutual has to be one of the best, if not the very best. It seems this company goes out of its way to make sure their employees are well taken care of." With another employee sharing “The Well-Being Wallet, education reimbursement, time off & leave programs are top notch and unlike anything I've experienced”.
     
  • Time off & leaves: MassMutual’s flexible time-off and leave programs support employees’ well-being, help them care for loved ones, and balance personal priorities. Offerings include inclusive caregiver, bereavement, and other essential leaves; generous parental leave and financial support for adoption and surrogacy; up to 24 hours of paid volunteer time annually; and generous vacation, flexible holidays, companywide paid holidays and remote work weeks, and five “take care days.” 
     
  • 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)
    • Benefits 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)

Bottom line: MassMutual supports employee wellbeing through competitive  salaries and bonus opportunities, strong retirement contributions, and benefits designed to support the financial, physical, and mental well-being of employees and their families.

 

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The Company
HQ: Springfield, MA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1851

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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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.

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