Manager, AI Development and Data
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About the Role
Robert Half is hiring a Manager of AI Development & Data for a client. The role involves leading a technical team, defining AI and data strategy, overseeing solution design and delivery, and establishing a PMO.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high performing technical team including developers, engineers, and project professionals
- Define and execute application, data, and AI strategy leveraging Microsoft technologies aligned to business priorities
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures
- Oversee end to end solution design including system architecture, integrations, APIs, and enterprise platform delivery
- Establish and enforce development standards, secure coding practices, and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, automated testing)
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices such as cloud native development, microservices, and containerization
- Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML, automation tools, and enterprise data platforms
- Establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) including governance frameworks, standards, tools, and reporting
- Manage project portfolio lifecycle including intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic alignment
- Lead enterprise data initiatives including data modeling, reporting, business intelligence, and analytics
- Define and execute AI strategy including use case prioritization, model delivery, governance, and measurement of outcomes
Requirements
- Post secondary education in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 10+ years of experience in software development, enterprise applications, or technology delivery
- Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
- Deep expertise in Microsoft technology ecosystem including Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure services
- Strong experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control, and release management
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions including model lifecycle, deployment, and governance
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration including APIs, middleware, and system interoperability
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, or project delivery considered an asset
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POSITION SUMMARY
- Our client is searching for a Manager of AI Development & Data. This role is responsible for designing and delivering scalable, technology driven solutions while overseeing governance and execution across a portfolio of initiatives.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop a high performing technical team including developers, engineers, and project professionals
- Define and execute application, data, and AI strategy leveraging Microsoft technologies and aligned to business priorities
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architectures
- Oversee end to end solution design including system architecture, integrations, APIs, and enterprise platform delivery
- Provide hands on leadership in application development including custom solutions, integrations, and enterprise systems
- Establish and enforce development standards, secure coding practices, and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, automated testing)
- Drive adoption of modern engineering practices such as cloud native development, microservices, and containerization
- Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML, automation tools, and enterprise data platforms
- Lead build vs. buy decision making to optimize enterprise technology investments
- Establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO) including governance frameworks, standards, tools, and reporting
- Manage project portfolio lifecycle including intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic alignment
- Ensure successful execution of projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
ROLE REQUIREMENTS (Technical Emphasis)
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams across development, data, and delivery
- Advanced expertise in software engineering, application architecture, and enterprise system design
- Strong hands on experience with modern development technologies (e.g., .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, APIs, backend services)
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft technology ecosystem including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), SharePoint, and Azure services
- Strong experience with Microsoft cloud architecture including Azure services, identity and access management, and integrations
- Experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform technologies
- Expertise in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control, and release management
- Strong experience with data platforms including data modeling, ETL processes, and enterprise analytics solutions
- Advanced capability in business intelligence and reporting tools including dashboard development and data visualization
- Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions including model lifecycle, deployment, and governance
- Strong knowledge of enterprise integration including APIs, middleware, and system interoperability
- Experience implementing application security and data protection best practices
REQUIRED ROLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Post secondary education in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 10+ years of experience in software development, enterprise applications, or technology delivery
- Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, or project delivery considered an asset
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