AI Engineering, Senior Manager
Ford MotorChennai, Tamil Nadu, India16 days ago
Job descriptionAct as a visionary and execution leader shaping FCSD AI strategy with a focus on Generative AI Agentic AI and advanced Data Science . Partner with business leaders to translate complex challenges into scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable impact. Define and own product vision and delivery ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities. Establish clear success metrics and drive accountability through forecasting goal setting and trend analysis . Provide hands-on technical leadership actively engaging in solution design model development and deployment. Lead technical and design reviews to ensure robustness scalability and compliance with best practices. Prioritize and direct advanced AI research to accelerate product capabilities. Build and scale the AI Engineering practice setting standards for architecture MLOps and software engineering rigor. Own end-to-end delivery of AI products and services from concept to production in partnership with Product Engineering and cross-functional teams. Influence product direction through data-driven insights and compelling executive presentations . Ensure rapid iteration and deployment while maintaining quality and reliability at scale. Recruit mentor and grow world-class AI talent fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Drive knowledge sharing and best practices through Communities of Practice enabling enterprise-wide AI maturity. Champion continuous learning and develop future AI leaders within the organization. Expert in cloud-based AI platforms (GCP Azure) and modern ML frameworks (TensorFlow PyTorch Keras). Proven ability to design and implement end-to-end ML pipelines including data ingestion modeling and deployment. Strong proficiency in Python containerization (Docker) and version control (Git). Deep expertise in Generative AI frameworks Agentic AI applications and advanced ML algorithms. Ability to apply software engineering principles to AI development for scalable maintainable solutions. Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing model optimization and production deployment. Education : Delivery Leadership : Technical Expertise : 4 years acting as senior technical lead facilitating solution tradeoff discussions for new AI feature implementations. Experience using cloud platforms (Azure AWS or GCP) and enterprise AI platforms. Demonstrated proficiency in Gen AI technologies and modern ML frameworks. Leadership & Team Development : Proven ability to hire grow and mentor high-performing AI and Data Science teams . Recognized thought leader in AI with industry influence. PhD in a related field (e.g. Data Science Machine Learning Statistics Applied Mathematics Computer Science AI). Expert-level knowledge of advanced and predictive analytical methods (e.g. Simulation Design of Experiments Genetic Algorithms Ensemble Methods Naïve Bayes Neural Networks Regression Image Processing NLP). Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Expertise in open-source data science technologies such as Python R Spark SQL .
Description
The AI Engineering Senior Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for shaping and executing Fords AI strategy within FCSD. This role will be instrumental in delivering FCSD AI Big Bets and driving the transformation of FCSD through advanced AI technologies including Generative AI and Agentic AI. This individual will lead end-to-end delivery of AI products scale solutions across platforms and establish best-in-class AI engineering practices.
As a seasoned and hands-on leader this individual will :
- Define and communicate the AI roadmap aligned with FCSDs strategic priorities.
- Build and mentor world-class AI teams fostering innovation and technical excellence.
- Engage directly in solution design model development and deployment to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to integrate AI into core offerings and deliver measurable outcomes.
This role requires a unique blend of strategic foresight technical depth and leadership capability to transform FCSD and position Ford as a leader in AI-driven customer experiences.
Responsibilities
Strategic Thinking & Leadership
AI Technical Leadership
Delivery Focus
Team Development
Anchor Role Technical Depth
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors Degree in a related field (e.g. Data Science Predictive Analytics Statistics AI Applied Mathematics Computer Science).
Seasoned leader in Generative AI and Agentic AI applications with proven experience delivering and scaling multiple AI solutions in production environments .
5 years of hands-on experience with AI / ML and data science software (e.g. Python-based tools) including Generative AI or Agentic AI .
4 years leading and managing direct reports.
Preferred Requirements
Required Experience :
Senior Manager
Key Skills
Data Center Experience,ArcGIS,Cloud Infrastructure,Construction Estimating,Go,Mathcad,React,Redux,AWS,Software Development,Auto Estimating,Distributed Systems
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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