Job descriptionJob Title: AI Manager Location: Pune Role Type: Full-Time Experience: 10–12+ Years About Blue Polaris Blue Polaris is a forward-thinking technology company focused on delivering cutting-edge automation and business solutions to global clients. We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and empowering our team to build efficient, intelligent systems that drive impactful business outcomes. About the Role We are looking for an experienced AI Manager to lead and manage AI/ML initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of scalable and high-quality AI solutions. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and project delivery, with a focus on driving business impact through AI. You will be responsible for managing AI projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities Team & Project Management - Lead and manage a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists - Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of projects - Conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and feedback sessions - Manage multiple AI projects simultaneously Technical Oversight - Provide technical guidance on: - Machine learning and deep learning models - Model training, evaluation, and optimization - Review and ensure: - Model performance and accuracy - Code quality and adherence to best practices - Support architectural and design decisions Delivery & Execution - Oversee the complete AI project lifecycle: - Requirement gathering - Development - Deployment and monitoring - Ensure solutions are scalable, efficient, and production-ready Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams - Translate business requirements into AI-driven solutions - Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes effectively Required Qualifications - Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field - 10–12+ years of experience in AI/ML - Proven experience in team leadership and project management - Strong understanding of: - Machine learning and deep learning concepts - Model development lifecycle - Hands-on experience with: - Python - PyTorch / TensorFlow - Knowledge of MLOps and deployment processes - Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience with: - Large Language Models (LLMs) - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Familiarity with Agile methodologies - Knowledge of model optimization and scaling techniques Key Skills - Team Leadership & Management - AI/ML Project Delivery - Stakeholder Communication - Problem Solving & Decision Making - Technical Guidance Why Join Us? - Work on high-impact AI projects - Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams - Opportunity to grow into senior leadership roles