With over 25 years of leadership in the tech industry, Idris Manley has held executive roles at top global companies, including VP of PMO at Dataminr, a multi-billion-dollar AI leader. Throughout his career, he has driven billions in business value by aligning projects with strategic goals, fostering innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes that earn the trust of C-Suite executives.

As the co-founder of Intralign.ai, Idris combines deep expertise in AI Project Management with decades of strategic leadership to create AI-native solutions that empower project leaders to become high-impact, outcome-driven contributors. With certifications as a PMP and Agile Scrum Master and a Computer Science background, he uniquely integrates cutting-edge AI with practical, results-focused strategies.

A passionate educator and recognized expert in AI Project Management, Idris has shared his insights at premier industry events, including the PMI Silicon Valley Symposium, Silicon Valley AI Think Tank, and PMI workshops, as well as co-hosting the Future of Work 2.0 podcast. These platforms highlight his expertise in demonstrating how AI is revolutionizing project management and preparing project managers to excel in an AI-driven world.

Idris’s mission is to empower project managers to lead with impact in the AI era. His course delivers actionable frameworks, AI-powered insights, and proven strategies that guide participants from task-focused managers to indispensable strategic leaders. By the end of the course, students will have the tools, confidence, and mindset to deliver impactful outcomes, gain executive trust, and elevate their careers—aligning perfectly with the Project Management Institute’s forward-looking vision for the profession’s future.