Role
   
Unit Head AI Platforms & Services
   
  
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Location
   Chennai  
  
Experience:
   12-20 yrs  
  
Number of openings
   1  
  
What awaits you/ Job Profile
   
   The Unit Head is responsible for the success of delivery for  
AI Platforms & Services Unit
 within the BTI s IT & Data Cluster organization. Responsibilities encompass orchestrating and managing teams, demonstrating leadership, monitoring KPIs, and people management.    -  Lead feature teams (size 30 to 80) for AI Platforms, AI Services and AI Automation and ensure work is delivered on time and meets quality expectations  
  -  Work closely with management - Cluster Heads, CTO, COO etc., to meet organizational objectives  
  -  Manage projects & teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions that align with business goals - from initiation to completion, including scope, schedule, budget and capacity.  
  -  Align with Product Owners, Sub-Product Owners, and key stakeholders from BMW Group on product goals and team matters.  
  -  Maintain direct communication with BMW Group to ensure transparency on deliverables and expectations.  
  -  Responsible for hiring, retention, and talent development to align with company goals.  
  -  Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).  
  -  Responsible for performance assessment, performance improvement and career paths of team members.  
  -  Identify and implement innovative processes to improve results.  
  -  Maintain expertise in key technology areas for effective decision-making.  
  -  Disseminate and develop the organization s culture and values within the feature teams.  
  -  Foster a company culture of excellence, trust, transparency, collaboration & ownership,  
  -  Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams.  
  -  Promote team interactions that enable individual and team autonomy, self-organization, and growth.  
  -  Anticipates risks and challenges and acts appropriately.  
  -  Demonstrates strategic thinking and action.  
  
  
  
What should you bring along
   
   -  12 - 20 years of experience in the Technology Industry with at least 8 years in project deliveries, product developement and people management roles.  
  -  At least 4-5 years of experience in building and managing feature teams for Cloud, Data or AI solutions.  
  -  Strong communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills.  
  -  Expertise in IT / Business Stakeholder management.  
  -  Customer centric and people centric approach to delivery excellence.  
  -  Knowledge and experience in Agile principles and the Scrum framework.  
  -  Knowledge and experience in IT Operations.  
  -  Exposure to E2E platform development.  
  
  -  Exposure to Cloud platforms - AWS/Azure and AI tools/frameworks - GenAI, LLMs, RAG  
  
  
  
Must have skills
   -  Proven experience in leading and managing multiple cross-functional teams.  
  -  Outstanding communication skills.  
  
  -  People Leadership.  
  -  Conflict Management.  
  -  Expertise in building strong and capable teams with growth mindset.  
  
  -  Good technology background with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards for product deliverables.  
  -  Project management expertise with the ability to evaluate and enhance team performance.  
  -  Analytical mindset and strategic thinking, with the ability to track and analyze KPIs.  
  -  Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.  
  
  -  Strong coaching and facilitation skills.  
  
  -  Ability to thrive in VUCA scenarios (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity)  
  
  
 
  
Good to have skills
   -  AI Exposure & Skills  
  -  Certification(s) in technical fields.  
  -  Certification in Agile or Project Management  
  -  Experience in working with international teams through conventional onsite participation and virtual events.  
  -  Experience in creating and conducting workshops and team events.  
  -  Operations Support Experience, ITIL Certification  
  -  Presentation skills (for senior management / clients)  
  -  Data analysis tools and techniques