AI Delivery Leader: Scale Strategic AI Programs

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Director of AI Delivery Management to lead end-to-end AI project delivery and establish build teams across global sites.

The role reports to the Executive Director of AI Delivery and requires extensive experience in SDLC, agile practices, portfolio governance, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will drive AI value, ensure ethical and safe AI adoption, and align product strategy with business outcomes across multiple geographies, managing both employees and

Qualifications

• 15+ years progressive leadership in software development with a path to senior leadership.
• 10+ years leading managers across multiple geographies.
• 5+ years delivering enterprise AI or intelligent automation with measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI implementation projects and programs.
• Build and manage distributed delivery teams and engagement governance.
• Provide executive counsel and represent AI in cross IT planning and execution.
• Drive adoption of ethical, safe, value-driven AI practices.
• Ensure product management alignment and go-to-market readiness.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

AI strategy

Portfolio governance

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

People leadership

Financial valuation

ROI analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Cross-geography management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS in AI/ML/CS

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Director of AI Delivery Management to lead end-to-end AI project delivery and establish build teams across global sites.

The role reports to the Executive Director of AI Delivery and requires extensive experience in SDLC, agile practices, portfolio governance, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will drive AI value, ensure ethical and safe AI adoption, and align product strategy with business outcomes across multiple geographies, managing both employees and