AI Transformation Manager

You will do the following in this job:

Lead AI Project & Resource Management

• Oversee the end-to-end management of AI project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring objectives are met within constraints.
• Provide strong leadership for the AI team, guiding task allocation, resolving conflicts, and managing multiple AI initiatives simultaneously.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks specific to AI projects, including data quality, model performance, and ethical considerations.

Drive AI Strategy & Communication

• Articulate the AI vision, strategy, and progress to all stakeholders, simplifying complex AI concepts for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as the primary liaison between business, clients, and AI development teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Ensure AI initiatives meet business objectives and deliver value.

Facilitate Agile AI Development & Team Coaching

• Serve as the Scrum Master for AI development teams, facilitating all Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Remove impediments, foster self-organization, and coach the team on Agile principles and best practices tailored for AI/ML.
• Work closely with product owners to ensure a clear, prioritized AI product backlog that drives iterative development.

Ensure Technical Acumen & Integration

• Possess a strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, data science methodologies, and AI system architecture.
• Manage integration efforts with third-party AI platforms and data sources, assessing impacts and proposing technical solutions.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution in AI projects.

Foster Team Growth & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor AI team members, fostering their professional growth and creating a highly collaborative and productive work environment.
• Optimize resource allocation within the AI team and identify high-potential individuals for further development.
• Build strong relationships and ensure effective teamwork across the AI department and with other functions.

Drive Business Value & Strategic Alignment

• Maintain a strong business mindset, aligning AI initiatives with ABC Tech's strategic goals and business drivers.
• Provide insights and recommendations to clients and stakeholders at various levels, ensuring AI solutions contribute directly to business objectives.
• Manage the elicitation of precise requirements for AI projects, ensuring alignment with user expectations and strategic goals.

Oversee Financial Management & Budget Adherence

• Manage budgets for AI initiatives, including cost estimation for model training, infrastructure, and operational expenses.
• Monitor multiple AI project financials, track expenses, and report on budget variances to clients and senior management.
• Propose strategic recommendations to ensure AI projects are delivered efficiently and within financial constraints.

Promote Continuous Learning & AI Innovation

• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, emerging AI technologies, and advancements in machine learning.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the AI team, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and professional certifications.
• Apply the latest industry trends to uplift the team's capabilities and outputs.

We are hiring talent like you:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline. Master's degree is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in business requirements elicitation
• 6+ years experiences in project management, with strong experiences specifically managing AI/ML projects or AI transformation initiatives, systems, and workflow. Previous experience in Agile project management is highly preferred.
• 2-3 years in a managerial role, with a proven track record of managing an AI team and implementing AI tools and techniques within organisations.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) is required, especially for iterative AI/ML development cycles.
• AI/ML Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, data science pipelines, and the AI model lifecycle. Familiarity with common AI/ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud AI services (e.g. AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform) is a significant advantage.
• Certifications: PMP, CSM, or AI-specific project management certifications are highly preferred.
• Good understanding of requirements management methodologies, with an emphasis on defining requirements for AI solutions.
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Strong communication, facilitation skills, and problem solving skills with critical thinking.
• Highly self-motivated and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Language Proficiency: Excellent in written and spoken English, Spoken Putonghua.