Job Title: AI/ML & GenAI Project Manager

Experience: 12+ Years

Location: Pune & Kolkata

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced AI/ML & Generative AI (GenAI) Project Manager to lead and drive cutting-edge AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in AI/ML, expertise in project management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end AI/ML and GenAI projects, from inception to deployment.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of AI/ML models, ensuring best practices in model training, validation, and deployment.
• Evaluate and integrate Generative AI technologies to enhance business processes and customer experiences.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and issue resolution to ensure timely delivery.
• Track project progress using Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Ensure compliance with AI ethics, security, and data privacy standards.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to AI teams to foster innovation and excellence.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging AI technologies, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 12+ years in IT with at least 5+ years of AI/ML project management experience.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and Generative AI models.
• Hands-on experience in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI, LangChain, LLMs, and cloud AI services.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data engineering concepts.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, SDLC, and DevOps for AI/ML deployments (MLOps).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for AI/ML workloads.
• AI ethics, governance, and responsible AI implementation experience is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Scrum Master
• AI/ML certifications from AWS, Google, or Microsoft
• Data Science or AI/ML specializations from reputed institutions