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About R Systems:
R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals. We Are Great Place to Work Certified in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]! We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by the Times Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Role Summary
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end program ownership
- Lead complex AI/ML, Data Science, and Analytics programs from ideation, scoping, and planning through execution, launch, and post-launch optimization.
- Own program and project outcomes end-to-end, being accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery that meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations.
- Develop and manage integrated roadmaps, plans, milestones, and dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams.
Delivery and execution
- Drive disciplined execution across multiple Agile teams, ensuring clarity of scope, priorities, and success metrics.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies; remove obstacles to keep teams moving.
- Implement and maintain robust tracking of schedules, budgets, resources, and KPIs, providing clear visibility to stakeholders.
AI/ML and analytics program leadership
- Manage large-scale AI/ML and analytics initiatives at Fortune 100 scale, coordinating with data scientists, ML engineers, data engineers, software engineers, and product teams.
- Ensure that technical efforts align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology strategy.
- Help teams translate ambiguous business problems into structured AI/ML projects with clear deliverables and outcomes.
Cross-functional and executive collaboration
- Partner with business leaders, product, technology, operations, and risk/compliance to align on priorities and success criteria.
- Prepare and deliver concise, executive-ready updates, dashboards, and communications on program status, risks, and value.
- Secure executive buy-in for new initiatives by clearly articulating business cases, tradeoffs, and impact.
Agile leadership and ways of working
- Champion Agile methodologies across multiple teams, ensuring alignment on ceremonies, artifacts, and best practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and learning while maintaining strong delivery discipline.
- Help shape and refine processes, governance, and tooling to support efficient, scalable AI/ML delivery.
Required Qualifications
Education & credentials
- Bachelor s degree in Project Management, Program Management, or Computer Science (strongly preferred).
- Bachelor s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Information Systems) may be considered with equivalent experience.
- Relevant project/program management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, ScrumMaster, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
Experience
- 8+ years of program and project management experience in Agile environments, owning and being accountable for delivery on time and within budget.
- 8+ years of experience managing large-scale AI/ML, Data Science, and Analytics programs and projects from inception to delivery at Fortune 100 or similarly large enterprise scale.
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional technology programs with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
Skills & competencies
- Meticulous, maniacal eye for detail with a strong, results-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to own programs end-to-end, being accountable for the success or failure of products and features.
- Strong leadership skills with experience partnering with technical leaders to drive vision and execution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate highly technical AI/ML details into clear, executive-ready summaries.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and comfortably engage with senior executives to gain buy-in for future efforts.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and how to scale Agile across multiple teams (culture, methodology, and process).
- Strong grounding in project and program management practices, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder management.
- Highly strategic and business-focused, able to connect AI/ML initiatives to business outcomes, ROI, and operational impact.
- Demonstrated creativity and adaptability, comfortable operating in fast-changing, ambiguous environments while maintaining execution focus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing AI/ML and analytics initiatives in a Fortune 100 or similarly large, complex, or regulated organization.
- Background working closely with AI/ML, Data Science, and engineering teams; familiarity with the lifecycle of AI/ML products and platforms.
- Experience establishing or refining governance, metrics, and operating models for enterprise AI/ML programs.
Why Join R Systems?- Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.
- Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.
- Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.
- Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.
- E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.
- Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.
If you are passionate and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!
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R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.
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