Delivery Manager – AI Programs

Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a seasoned Delivery Manager to lead transformation efforts across AI delivery teams. This role requires a strategic leader with over 10 years of IT delivery management experience, including significant expertise in AI/ML program governance. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization, establish KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Excellent stakeholder management and a strong understanding of AI/ML practices are essential for this role. Employment type is contract based.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT delivery management, with at least 3 years in AI/ML program delivery.
• Proven track record of executing transformation programs across large, distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, data governance, and MLOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives across AI delivery teams, focusing on process optimization.
• Define and implement transformation execution criteria and success metrics.
• Govern AI POD execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Agile delivery

AI/ML program governance

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Transformation execution

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Delivery Manager to lead transformation and standardization efforts across AI delivery teams for our client. This role requires a strategic leader with a strong background in Agile delivery, AI/ML program governance, and transformation execution across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive transformation initiatives across AI delivery teams, focusing on process optimization, tooling standardization, and delivery excellence.
• Define and implement transformation execution criteria, including:
  • Baseline assessment of current delivery maturity.
  • Identification of key transformation levers (e.g., automation, governance, agile maturity).
  • Measurable success metrics (e.g., velocity improvement, defect reduction, cycle time).
  • Change management and stakeholder alignment plans.
• Govern AI POD execution, ensuring alignment with Ulta Beauty’s strategic goals and OKRs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Data Science, Engineering, and Business teams.
• Establish and track KPIs to monitor delivery health and transformation progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT delivery management, with at least 3 years in AI/ML program delivery.
• Proven track record of executing transformation programs across large, distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, data governance, and MLOps practices.
• Experience in defining and tracking transformation KPIs and success metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with US-based clients in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting