Senior Manager, AI Technologies & Development

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional and personal development resources

Well-being resources

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV is seeking a Senior Manager for AI Technologies & Development in Bengaluru Urban, India. This strategic leadership role focuses on defining, building, and scaling enterprise AI capabilities, including GenAI and AI/ML platforms. You will lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI initiatives and engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI adoption.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in technology with a strong focus on AI and cloud platforms. Albemarle offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology focused on AI/ML or GenAI.
• Experience defining and executing enterprise AI strategies.
• Hands-on experience delivering AI/GenAI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year AI technology roadmap.
• Lead the design and deployment of AI/ML and GenAI solutions.
• Establish AI governance frameworks for lifecycle management.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Cloud platform experience (Azure)

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Experience with GenAI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Senior Manager, AI Technologies & Development

Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Senior Manager, AI Technologies & Development. This position is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining, building, and scaling enterprise AI capabilities, including GenAI and AI/ML platforms. The role operates at the intersection of business strategy, emerging AI technologies, and enterprise architecture, leading the end‑to‑end lifecycle of AI initiatives—from use‑case identification and roadmap development to deployment, scaling, and governance.

What You Will Do

• AI Strategy, Vision & Roadmap
  • Define and execute a multi‑year enterprise AI technology roadmap aligned with business priorities
  • Identify high‑impact AI and GenAI use cases across functions
  • Drive executive‑level engagement and governance for AI initiatives
  • Establish frameworks to scale AI adoption and embed AI into enterprise workflows
• AI Development & Platform Leadership
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML and GenAI solutions
  • Oversee AI platform capabilities across cloud ecosystems such as Azure AI and ML services
  • Drive integration of AI solutions into enterprise applications
  • Ensure scalable architecture using MLOps, CI/CD, and modular services
• GenAI & Enterprise Integration
  • Lead adoption of GenAI technologies including copilots and AI agents
  • Design enterprise‑grade AI integrations across platforms such as Microsoft ecosystem and SAP
  • Partner with business and IT teams to embed AI into end‑to‑end processes
• Governance, Risk & Responsible AI
  • Establish AI governance frameworks including lifecycle management and monitoring
  • Ensure security, privacy, and regulatory compliance standards are met
  • Define guardrails for ethical AI usage
• Portfolio & Delivery Management
  • Manage a pipeline of AI initiatives from proof‑of‑concept to enterprise deployment
  • Lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Oversee vendor partnerships and drive measurable outcomes
• Leadership & Capability Building
  • Build and lead multidisciplinary AI and platform teams
  • Mentor talent and foster a culture of innovation
  • Drive AI adoption through training and change management

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in technology with a focus on AI/ML or GenAI
• Experience defining and executing enterprise AI strategies
• Hands‑on experience delivering AI/GenAI solutions
• Strong cloud platform experience (Azure, etc.)
• Proven leadership in cross‑functional team environments

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with GenAI frameworks and copilots
• Experience integrating AI into enterprise systems
• Strong stakeholder communication skills
• Experience in large enterprise environments

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional and personal development resources
• Resources that foster well‑being and fuel personal growth

When you join Albemarle, you become a vital piece of our mission to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. We support your professional and personal growth in a collaborative, inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and experience powers us.

Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.