Manager-AI Delivery

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned AI Delivery Manager to oversee the complete delivery lifecycle of AI/ML and GenAI-driven projects for enterprise clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong experience in global delivery leadership, managing large-scale programs, and direct involvement with AI/ML/GenAI initiatives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and exceptional execution skills, emphasizing the ability to scale AI solutions from proof-of-concept to full production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Program Delivery
• Oversee the complete delivery lifecycle of AI/ML and GenAI programs, from initial ideation and proof of concept through to production deployment
• Coordinate multiple AI projects, including: Applications of Large Language Models (RAG, agents, copilots), Deployment of data science and machine learning models, AI-driven automation and business transformation initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule with high quality and cost-effectiveness throughout engagements
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients operating in data-intensive sectors
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership (CTO, CIO, Product Heads) to establish AI strategies and roadmaps
• Drive account growth and explore expansion opportunities
• Delivery & Program Management
• Manage extensive, multi-million dollar portfolios and programs
• Lead distributed and global teams comprising engineering, data science, and product professionals
• Implement delivery governance frameworks, establish KPIs, and maintain reporting mechanisms
• Ensure compliance with Agile and Scrum methodologies and best practices
• AI & Technology Leadership
• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams on:
• Model development lifecycles
• MLOps and deployment strategies
• Data pipeline management and cloud infrastructure
• Promote adoption of:
• Generative AI tools (such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI, etc.)
• Cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Offer guidance on AI system solution architecture
• Transformation & Innovation
• Lead initiatives driving AI-based digital transformation
• Identify opportunities to:
• Automate legacy systems
• Enhance efficiency through AI technologies
• Reduce operational costs with intelligent solutions

Required Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in delivery and program management
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale enterprise programs
• Practical experience with AI/ML/GenAI projects for at least 1 to 3 years
• Strong expertise in:
• Global delivery models
• Stakeholder management
• Budget oversight and portfolio ownership
• A background in data platforms or managing large-scale enterprise systems is highly desirable
• Must-have skills:
• AI model deployment
• MLOps
• Data science delivery
• Good-to-have Skills:
• AI/ML Program Manager
• Data & AI Program Manager