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.