Title: GenAI Applications Development Manager

Job Location: Hyderabad

Mode of Job: Work from office

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced GenAI Applications Development Manager to lead end-to-end development and delivery of Generative AI products. This role bridges AI architecture, product development, and engineering execution. You will collaborate with AI Architects, Solution Architects, AI/ML Engineers, Prompt Engineers, and Full Stack Developers to build production-ready, scalable AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

GenAI/AI Program & Delivery Management

Lead full lifecycle of GenAI application development: ideation, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and optimization
Partner with AI Architects and Solution Architects to translate business requirements into scalable GenAI solutions
Define product roadmaps, sprint plans, milestones, and delivery timelines for GenAI initiatives
Oversee development of LLM-powered applications including RAG systems, conversational AI, and AI agents
Drive agile delivery with iterative development cycles and rapid prototyping

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional teams: AI/ML Engineers, Prompt Engineers, Full Stack Developers, DevOps/MLOps Engineers, and QA Engineers
Collaborate with AI Architects on system design, model selection, and integration patterns
Foster innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning in AI/ML technologies
Build and scale high-performing AI development teams; drive hiring and capability development

GenAI Technology & Platform Oversight

Guide selection and implementation of LLMs, embedding models, and AI frameworks
Oversee prompt engineering strategies, RAG architectures, and vector database implementations
Manage AI/ML infrastructure: cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), GPU resources, and model serving
Drive MLOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, monitoring, and observability

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership
Translate complex AI/ML concepts into business-focused language for executive audiences
Present product demos, technical architectures, and ROI analyses to stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

8+ years in software development, AI/ML, or technology product management
4+ years leading AI/ML or GenAI development teams and programs
Proven track record delivering production-grade AI applications

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of LLMs (GPT, Claude, Llama), prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and AI agents
Proficiency in AI/ML platforms: LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, OpenAI/Azure OpenAI APIs
Understanding of full stack development: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, microservices
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and MLOps tooling

Leadership & Soft Skills

Excellent communication skills; ability to influence technical and business stakeholders
Strong product thinking with focus on user experience and business outcomes
Proven ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing technical teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, Data Science, or related field
AI/ML or Product Management certifications are a plus

Nice to Have

Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer, ML engineer, or data scientist
Experience building AI products in regulated industries (healthcare, finance)
Knowledge of agentic AI systems and multi-agent architectures
Experience with enterprise AI platforms (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, Databricks)

What This Role Offers

Lead cutting-edge GenAI product development with high visibility to senior leadership
Ownership of innovative AI products from inception to production
Work with talented AI architects, engineers, and domain experts
Continuous learning and growth in the rapidly evolving GenAI space

Application Development Manager