AI Agents in Project Management: Building and Delivering Intelligent Systems in Evolving Delivery Environments
Sarbaja Adhikari
Product Manager
Author for Youth Voices of Change
About the Presentation
As organizations increasingly adopt AI agents, project managers are transitioning from delivering traditional software systems to orchestrating intelligent, adaptive systems that evolve. Unlike traditional, predictable systems, AI agents introduce uncertainty, shifting requirements, and continuous learning—fundamentally changing how projects are planned, executed, and governed.
By combining structured project management approaches with an understanding of AI system behavior, attendees will learn how to successfully deliver AI agent initiatives in real-world environments where adaptability, iteration, and continuous improvement are essential to success.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how to manage the full lifecycle of AI agents—from initial design through development and deployment.
- Learn how to embed continuous refinement into your approach, making production-phase optimization a core requirement rather than a post-launch afterthought.
- Discover how to lead with adaptive management in times of ambiguity, aligning cross-functional teams with shifting business goals.
About Sarbaja Adhikari
Sarbaja Adhikari is a Product Manager and former Software Engineer focused on building impactful, data-driven solutions. She holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from George Washington University and was honored as a Project Management Institute (PMI) scholar in both 2023 and 2024.
She has contributed as a Youth Leadership Mentor, Reviewer, and Author for PM Ready’s “Youth Voices of Change,” supporting and guiding emerging project managers. She has also served as a Judging Committee Member for the PMI PMO of the Year Awards 2025 and continues to support the initiative in 2026.
She was also a speaker at International Project Management (IPM) Day 2025, where she presented “From Metrics to Meaning: Storytelling EVM Insights with Power BI,” focusing on transforming EVM data into actionable stories for project managers.
Recognized as a Top Voice on LinkedIn, she shares insights on project management, agile, product development, and risk management. She also writes on Medium, where she shares her perspectives and learnings with a broader audience. She is also an upcoming contributing author for the 5th edition of Project Management Metrics, KPIs, and Dashboards.
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