AI Delivery Lead: Strategy, Scale & Impact

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 173,000 - 273,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director of AI Delivery Management in Rahway, NJ, to lead end-to-end AI project delivery within the APEX engagement team. The role requires building and guiding build teams, managing SDLC and agile practices, and delivering large-scale techno-functional developments.

You will oversee engagement governance, customer satisfaction, and ROI-focused outcomes. The position emphasizes hands-on delivery execution, people leadership across dispersed teams, and alignment of product

Qualifications

Senior leader with 15+ years in software development and delivery.
Proven ability to manage large AI delivery programs across geographies.
Outstanding stakeholder management and executive communication.
Experience with SDLC, agile, and portfolio governance.
Strong financial acumen and ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead engagement execution for AI projects, programs, initiatives, and strategic pursuits.
Provide executive counsel and represent the AI organization in cross IT planning, design, and operations sessions.
Drive adoption of leading practices for ethical, safe, and value-driven AI across product development, portfolio management, and customer engagements.