Systems Integration Specialist Advisor

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.