AI Delivery Manager

Lara Tech Consulting; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in India is seeking an AI Delivery Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of AI and digital transformation projects. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams while acting as the primary interface between clients and technical teams. Candidates should have 6–10 years of experience in technology delivery, with strong client engagement skills and a solid understanding of AI/ML concepts. This role requires excellent communication and project management abilities, contributing significantly to scalable AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in technology delivery or project management.
• Strong experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, especially Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of AI-driven projects.
• Act as primary client interface and manage requirement discussions.
• Translate business problems into AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

AI/ML understanding

Cloud platforms

API understanding

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication

Job description

We are looking for AI Delivery Managers who can own end-to-end delivery of AI and digital transformation initiatives while acting as a strong interface between clients and technical teams.

This role requires a balance of project/program management, client engagement, and hands‑on understanding of AI systems and cloud technologies. You will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions, including emerging areas such as Generative AI and Agentic AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of AI and technology-driven projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and outcomes are met
• Act as the primary client interface, driving requirement discussions, solution alignment, and status communication
• Translate business problems into AI-driven solution approaches in collaboration with engineering teams
• Manage cross‑functional teams, including AI engineers, data engineers, and analysts
• Drive project planning, sprint execution, and delivery governance
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges proactively
• Oversee development of AI solutions, including LLM-based applications, automation workflows, and data-driven systems
• Ensure solutions are scalable, production-ready, and aligned with enterprise standards
• Contribute to solutioning, proposals, and capability-building initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–10 years of experience in technology delivery, project/program management, or consulting roles
• Strong experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, including Generative AI / LLM-based applications
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)
• Good understanding of APIs, system architecture, and modern application design
• Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams on solution design and implementation discussions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical teams

Good to Have

• Exposure to Agentic AI or multi-agent systems
• Background in consulting / Big4 / GSI environments
• Certifications such as PMP, Scrum, or Azure/AWS Cloud certifications
• Experience in enterprise transformation programs