Director- AI Ops Engineering Lead

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a Director- AI Ops Engineering Lead to join their team. As a Director- AI Ops Engineering Lead, you will be part of the Platform Engineering department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Director- AI Ops Engineering Lead

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Pay Range: $165,000 - $190,000

What's the Job?

• Define and drive the strategy for operationalizing, monitoring, and governing the AI/GenAI platform and related models, pipelines, and agents.
• Establish standards, reference patterns, and operating models for enterprise-wide adoption of MLOps/LLMOps practices.
• Partner with infrastructure providers such as Azure and Databricks to build and maintain the MLOps/LLMOps backbone of the platform.
• Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code for reliable model deployment and management.
• Implement governance, version control, and auditability measures to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience deploying and maintaining advanced ML models in production environments.
• 3+ years of experience in technical leadership roles, including team mentorship and strategic planning.
• Deep expertise with Python, GenAI frameworks, and MLOps/LLMOps tooling such as MLflow, Databricks, and Azure cloud services.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy RESTful services, containerization, and automated CI/CD systems.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead innovative AI initiatives in a high-stakes financial environment.
• Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies and industry experts.
• Contribute to operational excellence and responsible AI practices.
• Grow your leadership skills by building and guiding a dedicated AI-Ops team.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to inclusion and ethical AI deployment.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.