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Overview

As a Manager – AI & Automation Delivery Lead, you will manage the day-to-day delivery of AI-first solutions across the ANZ region, blending strong technical depth with delivery leadership. You'll oversee the development and deployment of scalable AI, full-stack, and automation solutions, driving adoption of Generative AI, AI Ops, and modern engineering practices. This role requires a balance of hands-on technical capability and leadership skills to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery workstreams for AI-led programs, embedding automation where it drives efficiency and value.
• Lead the design, build, and deployment of AI-enabled, full-stack applications leveraging cloud-native services and modern frameworks.
• Implement AI Ops, ML, Data Ops, and automation capabilities, ensuring alignment to architectural standards and delivery excellence.
• Drive adoption of Generative AI use cases through pilots, proofs-of-concept, and scalable implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—data engineers, developers, architects, and business stakeholders—to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure quality assurance, documentation, and deployment best practices are met across workstreams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, consultants, and developers to strengthen the team's AI and engineering expertise.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5–8 years delivering solutions in AI, Data Ops, Automation, and Full-Stack Development.
• Hands-on coding and solution delivery with Python, Java, or .NET.
• Experience in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or equivalent) and API development.
• Expertise in AI/ML pipelines, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated experience in deploying AI-led solutions (e.g., Generative AI, LLMs, AI Ops).
• Strong track record in managing delivery quality, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to bridge business requirements and technical execution.

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