Senior AI Delivery Manager DE (F/M/X)

Ascent Software; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company focusing on AI projects seeks a Senior AI Delivery Manager to lead complex initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management and a strong command of Agile practices. Responsibilities include translating business outcomes into project backlogs, managing risks, and ensuring project quality. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and project management tools like Jira is essential. The role requires excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and data-driven decision making. This position is based in Germany.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in technical project management or service delivery.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, JSON, and Python.
• Strong command of Agile practices and tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver AI projects on time and budget.
• Manage project risks and ensure quality deliverables.
• Translate business needs into defined project backlogs and plans.

Kenntnisse

Technical project management

Agile Scrum methods

Stakeholder management

Data-driven communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SQL

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to an exciting opportunity where ambitious individuals are invited to join a team of inquisitive minds and supportive peers, all driven by a shared passion and diverse skills aimed at creating value for businesses through data!

About Us

Ascent has recently beenacquiredbyAcuity Analytics .This is both a significant milestone for us and a tremendous opportunity for you.Acuity Analytics is a business with a strong global reputation, an impressive client base and ambitious growth plans.We deliver deep insights and domain-led digital transformation to high-growth and heavily regulated organisations.To our customers, we bring a partnership that provides the talent,technologyand capability to enhance performance and operational efficiency.

About the role

As ourSeniorAIDeliveryManager (F/M/X)werequirea professional with demonstrable experience of managing AI and Large Language Model projects coupled with the technical understanding needed to ensure success.You willlead data development projects from start to finish. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and keep each initiative on track and on budget. The TDM will own every phase of the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meetour clients and Acuity’sstandards of quality. Our projects sit at thecutting edgeof AI, requiring a focus on detail and a readiness to adapt as the field advance.

What you will do

• Planning & Delivery:Translate business outcomes into clear backlogs, sprint plans, and roadmaps, ensuring well-defined, testable requirements aligned with Agile practices(SCRUM).
• Execution & Transparency:Own backlog management, sprint ceremonies, and delivery cadence; track progress against scope, timelines, and KPIs, escalating risks and blockers early.
• Data & Technical Oversight:Oversee data pipelines (ingestion, transformation, storage) and use SQL, JSON, and Python to understand andvalidatedata flows.
• Risk, Quality & Architecture:Manage risks and dependencies (RAID), ensure delivery quality, and align technical decisions with architectural and ML/AI best practices.
• Collaboration & Communication:Drive cross-functional collaboration and communicate delivery status clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Budget & Commercial Accountability:Track projectspend, resource utilisation, and forecasts, proactively managing variances through data-driven insights.
• Communicate UsingData:Build and present data-driven dashboards, forecasts, and delivery insights to diverse audiences.

Your profile

• 5+ years in technical project management or technical service delivery.
• Demonstrable experience delivering data labelling, annotation, or LLM/AI projects.
• Strong command of Agile Scrum frameworks and tooling (Jira, Confluence).
• Hands-on capability with SQL, JSON,Pythonand query-based data inspection.
• Experience working in startup, scale-up, or high-growth environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and technical translation skills.

Nice to have

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field.
• Proficiencywith data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Understanding of system architecture and foundational AI/ML concepts.
• Proven ability to create delivery structures “from scratch” andoperatein constrained or rapidly evolving conditions.
• MBA, consulting background, PMP/PMI-ACP certification.

If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on ta.admin@acuityanalytics.

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