Job Title: Manager Data & AI Client Delivery
Location: Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Data & AI Growth Network
Reports To: Managing Director / Practice Lead Data & AI
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager with strong Data & AI expertise to lead end-to-end delivery of client projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, engaging with executives and technical stakeholders, designing data & AI-driven solutions, and ensuring successful project execution aligned with business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Project Management
- Lead the delivery of Data & AI projects across multiple industry verticals
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, understanding business needs and translating them into technical requirements
- Develop project plans, manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
- Facilitate stakeholder communication, conduct executive briefings, and manage project governance
- Ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and performance standards
Data & AI Solution Leadership
- Translate business problems into data-driven and AI-enabled solutions
- Work with architects and data scientists to design scalable data & AI strategies
- Guide design & implementation of data pipelines, analytics workflows, and ML models
- Oversee model lifecycle management including training, testing, deployment, and monitoring
- Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for automation, advanced analytics, GenAI, and cloud adoption
Team Leadership & Delivery Excellence
- Manage and mentor a team of analysts, data engineers, and data scientists
- Conduct capability development, performance reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Establish delivery best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets
Business Development
- Support pre-sales efforts, including proposal development, solution decks, and effort estimation
- Participate in client pitches, demos, and workshops
- Identify opportunities for account growth and partnership expansion
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Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field will be preferred.
- 68 years of experience in Data & AI/Analytics consulting or delivery roles
- Proven experience managing large-scale data & AI projects and multi-disciplinary teams
- Good understanding of modern data platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), data engineering, and MLOps
- Familiarity with GenAI tools, LLMs, NLP, and associated cloud services
- Excellent client communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills (Agile/Scrum preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in consulting or IT services environment
- Certifications in cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), PMP/Agile, or Data/AI specialties
- Experience with AI governance, data privacy, and MLOps frameworks
Key Attributes
- Client-centric mindset with strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to balance technical depth with business context
- Strong leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills
- Adaptability and continuous learning mindset
