Development Manager

Job Description

AI Solutions Development Manager

Role overview

As an AI Solution Development Manager, you are responsible for delivering AI-driven solutions that address complex business challenges and generate measurable value. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive project delivery, and act as the primary bridge between stakeholders and technical teams. Your focus is on ensuring timely, high-quality solution delivery, managing stakeholder expectations, and continuously seeking new opportunities for AI innovation and business transformation.

Accountable for technical delivery excellence while managing a portfolio of AI implementation projects. You are responsible for ensuring our business is recognized as the technical partner of choice for operational AI transformation, where our clients trust our ability to deliver innovative, production-grade AI solutions.

The role

The primary role is to lead cross-functional teams engaged in building AI applications using our proven methodologies, modern engineering practices, and emerging technologies. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Expertise and experience

Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with 5+ years focusing on AI / ML applications in production environments

Proven track record of delivering software solutions on time, within scope, and on budget.

Strong background in AI technologies, ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and the software development lifecycle.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams (data scientists, ML engineers, software developers, UI / UX leads, etc).

Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and implement new AI-driven business solutions.

Business Impact

Drive the end-to-end delivery of AI software projects, ensuring solutions are aligned with business objectives and delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Translate complex business needs into actionable software development plans and ensure outcomes deliver tangible value for the organization and clients.

Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and value realization, using insights to optimize delivery and maximize business impact.

Identify, evaluate, and implement new AI-driven solution applications that address emerging business needs or unlock additional value

Business building

Excellent proposal development, sales pitch and proposition-building skills

Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand presence and identify new avenues for growth.

Support the preparation of compelling proposals and presentations that highlight the value and differentiation of our AI and software capabilities

Attitude and values

Collaborative, approachable, and committed to building trust across teams and stakeholders.

Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and a client-centric mindset in all interactions.

Proactive and adaptable, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Champions ethical AI development, data privacy, and responsible innovation.

Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and knowledge sharing.

Personal Specification - Desired Characteristics (Skills Required)

Intellectual Capability

Expert in software development, including the deployment of contemporary AI based software dev supporting technology

Strong technical understanding of AI / ML algorithms, solution architecture, and data engineering.

Ability to balance technical feasibility with business priorities and resource constraints.

Analytical mindset with expertise in data-driven decision-making, risk management, and problem-solving.

Skilled in evaluating new AI software technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to ensure best-fit solutions

Leadership and Communication

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple AI projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.

Oversee risk management, proactively identifying and resolving delivery challenges.

Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Implement and optimize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) to drive efficiency and transparency

Innovation and Quality

Drives innovation in AI software solution design and implementation

Ensures high standards of code quality and technical documentation

Promotes best practices in AI software development and deployment

Contributes to the company's technical thought leadership

Social and environmental performance

Considers environmental impact in model design and deployment

Implements sustainable ML practices

Ensures ethical considerations in AI software development

Champions responsible AI principles

Promotes energy-efficient model architectures

Skills Required

Software Development Lifecycle, Agile, Scrum, Kanban