AI Software Development Manager

Role overview

As an AI Solution Development Manager, you are responsible for delivering AI-driven solutions that address complex business challenges and generate measurable value. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive project delivery, and act as the primary bridge between stakeholders and technical teams. Your focus is on ensuring timely, high-quality solution delivery, managing stakeholder expectations, and continuously seeking new opportunities for AI innovation and business transformation.

Accountable for technical delivery excellence while managing a portfolio of AI implementation projects. You are responsible for ensuring our business is recognized as the technical partner of choice for operational AI transformation, where our clients trust our ability to deliver innovative, production-grade AI solutions.

The role

The primary role is to lead cross-functional teams engaged in building AI applications using our proven methodologies, modern engineering practices, and emerging technologies. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Expertise and experience

• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with 5+ years focusing on AI/ML applications in production environments
• Proven track record of delivering software solutions on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Strong background in AI technologies, ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams (data scientists, ML engineers, software developers, UI/ UX leads, etc).
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and implement new AI-driven business solutions.

Personal Specification - Desired Characteristics (Skills Required)

Intellectual Capability

• Expert in software development, including the deployment of contemporary AI based software dev supporting technology
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML algorithms, solution architecture, and data engineering.
• Ability to balance technical feasibility with business priorities and resource constraints.
• Analytical mindset with expertise in data-driven decision-making, risk management, and problem-solving.
• Skilled in evaluating new AI software technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to ensure best-fit solutions

Leadership and Communication

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple AI projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
• Oversee risk management, proactively identifying and resolving delivery challenges.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
• Implement and optimize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to drive efficiency and transparency