AI Delivery Leader: Scale GenAI Programs to Production

Weekday; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Job Type: full‑time

Job Title: AI Delivery Manager (10-15 Years Experience)

Location: NYC, NY – ONSITE

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned AI Delivery Manager to oversee the complete delivery lifecycle of AI/ML and GenAI-driven projects for enterprise clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong experience in global delivery leadership, managing large-scale programs, and direct involvement with AI/ML/GenAI initiatives. This position demands a combination of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and exceptional execution skills, emphasizing the ability to scale AI solutions from proof‑of‑concept to full production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

AI Program Delivery

• Oversee the complete delivery lifecycle of AI/ML and GenAI programs, from initial ideation and proof of concept through to production deployment
• Coordinate multiple AI projects, including:
  • Applications of Large Language Models (RAG, agents, copilots)
  • Deployment of data science and machine learning models
  • AI‑driven automation and business transformation initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule with high quality and cost‑effectiveness throughout engagements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients operating in data‑intensive sectors
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership (CTO, CIO, Product Heads) to establish AI strategies and roadmaps
• Drive account growth and explore expansion opportunities

Delivery & Program Management

• Manage extensive, multi‑million dollar portfolios and programs
• Lead distributed and global teams comprising engineering, data science, and product professionals
• Implement delivery governance frameworks, establish KPIs, and maintain reporting mechanisms
• Ensure compliance with Agile and Scrum methodologies and best practices

AI & Technology Leadership

• Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams on:
  • Model development lifecycles
  • MLOps and deployment strategies
  • Data pipeline management and cloud infrastructure
• Promote adoption of:
  • Generative AI tools (such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI, etc.)
  • Cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Offer guidance on AI system solution architecture

Transformation & Innovation

• Lead initiatives driving AI‑based digital transformation
• Identify opportunities to:
  • Automate legacy systems
  • Enhance efficiency through AI technologies
  • Reduce operational costs with intelligent solutions

Required Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in delivery and program management
• Demonstrated success in managing large‑scale enterprise programs
• Practical experience with AI/ML/GenAI projects for at least 1 to 3 years
• Strong expertise in:
  • Global delivery models
  • Stakeholder management
  • Budget oversight and portfolio ownership
• A background in data platforms or managing large‑scale enterprise systems is highly desirable

Must-have skills

• AI model deployment
• MLOps
• Data science delivery

Good-to-have Skills

• AI/ML Program Manager
• AI Product Delivery Manager
• Data & AI Program Manager