Systems Integration Specialist Advisor

Job Title: AI Delivery Lead

Notice Period: 30 Days

Location: PAN India

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.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications : PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or AI-related credentials.

• Experience delivering AI solutions across multiple sectors (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecom).
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure ML, Databricks, AWS SageMaker, or Vertex AI.
• Experience with GenAI use cases, prompt engineering basics, and LLM implementation patterns.