Computer & Information Systems Manager
Position: Computer & Information Systems Manager
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $70–$130/hour
Location: Remote
About the Opportunity
micro1 is engaging experienced Computer & Information Systems Managers to contribute to a customer initiative focused on technology management, project leadership, and operational execution.
In this role, you will apply your real-world experience leading technology initiatives to help train next-generation AI systems. The engagement focuses on planning and executing a limited-scope technology initiative, coordinating external vendors, managing project participants, monitoring SLAs, resolving challenges, and communicating project progress to diverse stakeholders.
No prior AI experience is required. Your practical expertise in technology management, leadership, vendor oversight, and project decision-making is what matters.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans for focused technology initiatives, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee external technology vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor vendor deliverables against established Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and agreed performance standards.
- Manage project participants and cross-functional teams, promoting effective collaboration and accountability.
- Identify project risks, dependencies, conflicts, and operational challenges and facilitate timely resolution.
- Make informed decisions to keep initiatives aligned with objectives, timelines, scope, and available resources.
- Track project progress and evaluate whether deliverables meet established quality and performance standards.
- Prepare concise and actionable status reports covering progress, risks, issues, decisions, and outcomes.
- Communicate project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Produce clear project documentation and executive-level reporting where required.
- Provide real-world insights and feedback that help improve AI models trained on technology management and project leadership scenarios.
Required Qualifications
- Significant professional experience leading technology projects or initiatives with responsibility for planning, execution, and results.
- Strong team management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
- Practical experience coordinating and managing external technology vendors.
- Strong understanding of SLAs, vendor performance, and service delivery management.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions in complex project environments.
- Strong project planning, organization, and risk-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex project information into clear updates for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project requirements independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience leading multi-quarter technology initiatives with end-to-end ownership.
- Proven experience managing projects from initial planning through vendor coordination, execution, and results delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in team management, cross-functional leadership, and conflict resolution.
- Experience managing, negotiating with, and evaluating external technology providers.
- Strong familiarity with establishing, monitoring, and enforcing SLAs.
- Experience producing executive-level reports, project documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Experience contributing to technology adoption, process improvement, or operational transformation initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage complex deliverables in a remote environment.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Technology project management
- Information systems management
- Team management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Vendor management
- Vendor negotiation
- Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Project planning and execution
- Risk management
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Stakeholder management
- Executive reporting
- Project documentation
- Technology adoption
- Process improvement
Compensation & Engagement
- $70–$130/hour
- Remote contract opportunity.
- Engagement focused on real-world technology management and project leadership scenarios.
- No prior AI experience is required.
- Contributions will support the development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.
Application Process
- Submit an updated resume highlighting your technology management, project leadership, vendor management, and team-management experience.
- Complete the initial application and screening process.
- Participate in a short AI interview focused on your professional background and domain expertise.
- Complete a technology-management or project-leadership assessment if required.
- Following review and approval, begin contributing to the project.
Start Timeline & Availability
Selected professionals should be able to work independently, coordinate complex deliverables, and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the engagement.