Manager, AI Engineering

10 - 15 years

17 - 22 Lacs

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Job Description

YOUR IMPACT

We are seeking a highly skilled

Manager

to lead and orchestrate complex, multi-disciplinary

AI and Generative AI programs

within the enterprise AI engineering organization.
This role demands a deep understanding of

AI-driven product development lifecycles

,

multi-agent orchestration

, and

LLM-based system engineering

to effectively plan, govern, and deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities.
The ideal candidate combines

program management excellence

,

technical fluency in AI systems

, and the ability to

translate strategic AI goals into structured execution

across engineering, data science, platform, and business enablement teams.

What The Role Offers

Program Leadership & Governance

  • Own the

    end-to-end delivery lifecycle

    for enterprise AI programs including

    RAG systems, multi-agent workflows, and MCP/A2A-based architectures

    and other latest cutting edge technologies.
  • Define program goals, KPIs, milestones, and delivery timelines in alignment with

    AI strategy and enterprise roadmap

    .
  • Drive

    program governance

    , risk management, and dependency tracking across multiple parallel AI initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent alignment between engineering execution and business value realization.

Cross-Functional Delivery Management

  • Collaborate with

    Principal AI Engineers, Solution Architects, and Product Owners

    to translate complex AI designs into executable workstreams.
  • Manage cross-functional teams involving

    AI Engineers, ML Ops, Data Engineers, and Platform Teams

    for synchronized delivery.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release management across distributed AI development squads.
  • Coordinate

    model deployment readiness

    ,

    inference optimization

    , and

    guardrail validation

    phases prior to production rollout.

AI Program Execution Excellence

  • Implement

    AI-centric delivery frameworks

    integrating experimentation, validation, and continuous improvement cycles.
  • Ensure operational excellence in

    GenAI system reliability, observability, and performance tracking

    through data-driven dashboards.
  • Lead the adoption of

    modular delivery frameworks

    to support iterative releases of AI components.
  • Work closely with AI Engineering leadership to optimize

    resource allocation

    ,

    infrastructure utilization

    , and

    cost efficiency

    .

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

  • Serve as the

    single point of accountability

    for all program-level communications and escalations.
  • Present delivery status, risk mitigations, and success metrics to executive leadership.
  • Establish transparent communication channels across

    engineering, product management, data governance, and compliance

    .
  • Translate technical achievements into

    business outcomes

    , highlighting measurable ROI of AI programs.

AI Delivery Process Innovation

  • Champion the adoption of

    AI-specific program management tools

    (e.g., LangSmith dashboards, LLMOps pipelines, model evaluation trackers).
  • Drive

    process automation

    in delivery tracking, documentation, and validation through intelligent agents.
  • Define

    best practices for managing LLM lifecycles, versioning, and evaluation cycles

    in enterprise environments.
  • Collaborate with AI leadership to

    standardize frameworks, templates, and operational playbooks

    for repeatable GenAI success.
  • Lead the

    AI transformation delivery layer

    , driving execution excellence across all enterprise AI programs.
  • Collaborate with world-class AI engineers building the

    next generation of agentic and RAG-based systems

    .
  • Shape how enterprise-scale

    GenAI initiatives

    are planned, tracked, and delivered for measurable impact.
  • Work at the forefront of

    AI program management

    , setting new standards for

    delivery velocity, governance, and innovation

    .

What You Need To Succeed

  • Education:

    Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, AI/ML, Information Systems, or Project Management. PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Experience:

    10-15 years of experience managing complex technology programs, with

    3-5 years in AI/ML or GenAI environments

    .
  • Proven experience in managing

    AI or data-intensive programs

    involving model development, RAG pipelines, and LLM-based architectures.
  • Strong understanding of

    AI engineering principles

    ,

    multi-agent frameworks (LangGraph, Crew AI, ADK)

    , and

    LLMOps

    lifecycles.
  • Proficiency in

    Agile/Scrum

    and

    Scaled Agile

    methodologies tailored to AI system development.
  • Experience leading teams working on

    GenAI, RAG, or LLM-based solutions

    in enterprise contexts.
  • Ability to manage

    cross-functional dependencies

    , budget, and timeline for multi-component AI initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of

    CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments

    , and

    AI observability metrics

    .
  • Strong command over

    risk management, change control, and compliance frameworks

    in AI system deployments.
  • Hands-on familiarity with

    AI platforms and model governance tools

    (LangSmith, MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow).
  • Understanding of

    AI cost and usage analytics

    ,

    telemetry (OTEL)

    , and

    AI guardrail integration

    for compliance.
  • Proven success in implementing

    AI program dashboards

    tracking success metrics (latency, accuracy, throughput, cost).
  • Experience managing

    hybrid cloud or on-prem AI infrastructure

    (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong background in

    AI ethics, data privacy, and responsible AI delivery

    practices.
  • Visionary leader who can

    bridge technical and business priorities

    in AI delivery.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to

    influence, align, and motivate

    highly technical teams.
  • Analytical mindset with a

    structured problem-solving approach

    to manage uncertainty in evolving AI landscapes.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to drive high-impact outcomes in fast-paced environments.
  • Passionate about

    transforming enterprise operations through AI and intelligent automation

    .

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