AI Deliver/Project Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced AI Delivery Manager with a strong background in end-to-end software delivery and atleast 3 years of hands-on experience in managing AI/ML or Generative AI/Agentic AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive delivery governance, ensure business value realization, and execute AI programs across diverse industries.

This role is perfect for someone who has managed large-scale technology programs in the past and has transitioned into AI/ML delivery in recent years.

Key Responsibilities

• AI/ML & Technology Delivery
• Lead delivery of AI/ML and Generative AI projects, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee data preparation, model development, deployment, and MLOps pipelines.
• Drive delivery of end-to-end solutions that integrate AI components into existing or new applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define scalable AI architectures and workflows.
• Program & Project Management
• Manage multiple AI and software delivery workstreams simultaneously.
• Maintain program roadmaps, milestones, risk registers, and status reports.
• Develop delivery models, governance structures, and quality frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and compliance standards.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business and technical stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into AI delivery plans, PoC scopes, and implementation strategies.
• Present program updates, metrics, and risks to senior leadership and client executives.
• Maintain strong relationships with customer teams to ensure satisfaction and alignment.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Engineers, Developers, QA, and Cloud Engineers.
• Facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.
• Mentor delivery teams on best practices, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Operational & Delivery Excellence
• Ensure AI solutions follow responsible AI principles, data security, and governance standards.
• Implement KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards to track model and program health.
• Promote delivery reusability frameworks, automation, and process optimization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology or software delivery, including:
• 3 years of experience delivering AI/ML or Generative AI programs
• Prior experience leading large-scale IT/software projects
• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, including data engineering, model development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP) and MLOps tooling.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and expectation management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resource plans, and multi-vendor teams.
• Strong risk management, governance, and escalation handling experience.