AI Delivery Manager

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd in India seeks an experienced AI Delivery/Project Lead to oversee end-to-end AI/ML initiatives. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive delivery governance, and ensure business value realization across industries.

The role demands 8+ years in tech delivery, with at least 3 years managing AI/ML or Generative AI programs, strong Agile/scrum skills, and experience with cloud and MLOps.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology or software delivery.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• AI/ML & Generative AI project delivery, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee data preparation, model development, deployment, and MLOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define scalable AI architectures.
• Manage multiple AI and software delivery workstreams; maintain roadmaps and risk registers.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and compliance standards.

Skills

AI program delivery

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder comms

Budget & resources

Tools

MLOps tooling

Job description

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level