AI Delivery Leader

Hi Job Seekers,

Our Client is seeking a AI Delivery Leader in Atlanta, GA for the Contract role. Please let me know your interest.

The expectation for this role is a candidate with strong expertise in Data Science and GenAI, along with proven delivery experience, excellent communication skills, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic AI Delivery Leader to drive the end-to-end delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions across the enterprise. This role will lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, deploy, and scale AI products that deliver measurable business value. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in AI/ML with exceptional program leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Execution

• Lead the delivery of AI/ML initiatives aligned with business objectives and digital transformation goals
• Translate business problems into scalable AI solutions and define delivery roadmaps
• Establish best practices, frameworks, and governance for AI solution delivery

Program & Delivery Management

• Own end-to-end delivery of AI programs (from ideation to production and scaling)
• Manage project timelines, scope, budgets, risks, and dependencies
• Ensure timely delivery with high quality and measurable impact

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with executives, business leaders, and technical teams to define priorities
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams

Technical Leadership

• Guide teams on AI/ML architectures, MLOps, and deployment strategies
• Ensure adoption of best practices in data engineering, model development, and lifecycle management
• Oversee model performance, monitoring, and continuous improvement

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing AI delivery teams (data scientists, engineers, analysts)
• Promote an agile, collaborative, and innovative culture
• Drive capability development in AI, analytics, and emerging technologies

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure responsible AI practices, including ethics, bias mitigation, and explainability
• Maintain compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in technology delivery, including 3 5 years in AI/ML program leadership
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, data platforms, and cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions at scale

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLOps tools and model lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Generative AI, NLP, or advanced analytics solutions
• Certifications in cloud platforms or AI/ML technologies
• Experience in consulting or enterprise transformation initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong program & project management skills (Agile/Scrum preferred)
• Excellent communication and executive presence
• Problem-solving and decision-making under ambiguity
• Leadership and team-building capabilities

Success Metrics

• Successful deployment and adoption of AI solutions
• Business value delivered (ROI, efficiency gains, revenue impact)
• Timely and on-budget program delivery
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
• Maturity of AI delivery processes and capabilities.