Lead-AIML

We are hiring the "AI & ML Team Lead", who is responsible for driving the organization's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning strategy, architecture, delivery, and team leadership. The role requires an equal balance of hands-on technical expertise and people/project management capabilities. The candidate will lead AI initiatives from ideation to production, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure business value realization through AI-driven solutions.

Location: Nagpur (Work from Office)

Job Description:

AI/ML Solution Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end machine learning lifecycle including data preparation, model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
• Architect cloud-based AI platforms using Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, or Google Cloud AI services.
• Develop predictive analytics, recommendation engines, NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions.
• Ensure model performance, scalability, reliability, and security.

Generative AI & LLM Implementation

• Lead implementation of Large Language Models (GPT, Llama, Claude, Gemini, etc.).
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Develop AI agents, copilots, prompt engineering frameworks, and knowledge management solutions.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and establish best practices.

MLOps & AI Governance

• Establish MLOps pipelines for CI/CD, model versioning, monitoring, and automated retraining.
• Define AI governance, responsible AI practices, model risk management, and compliance standards.
• Ensure AI solutions comply with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and solution assessments.
• Define AI technology roadmap and innovation strategy.
• Provide technical guidance to Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and AI Developers.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing AI/ML teams.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and retention of AI talent.

Program & Delivery Management

• Manage multiple AI projects and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Define project scope, milestones, KPIs, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and executives.
• Track and report project progress, business value, and ROI.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for AI initiatives.
• Translate business problems into AI-driven solutions.
• Present technical concepts, project outcomes, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with vendors, partners, and external stakeholders.

Strategy & Innovation

• Define enterprise AI strategy and roadmap.
• Identify AI opportunities that drive business transformation and competitive advantage.
• Establish AI Center of Excellence (CoE) frameworks and operational models.
• Drive adoption of AI across business functions.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: PhD/Master's in AI/ML/Data Science.

Experience

• Min 8+ years of IT/Data Analytics experience.
• Min 5+ years of hands-on AI/ML development experience.