Job Description

Job Title: AI Delivery Manager (Contract - 12 Months)

Location:

[Hybrid for 1 month then Remote]

Contract Duration:

12 months

Start Date:

[Immediate]

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced

AI Delivery Lead

to drive the organization's AI strategy by managing external vendors, coordinating internal AI/ML teams, and ensuring seamless deployment of AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills, expertise in cloud-based AI/ML pipelines (preferably

Azure + Databricks

), and a track record of delivering scalable AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Lead vendor selection, contracts, and performance reviews to ensure alignment with business goals. Act as the bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers.

AI Strategy & Coordination

Drive the organization's AI roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of models and analytics solutions. Coordinate cross-functional AI teams (data scientists, ML engineers, MLOps) to streamline development and deployment.

Technical Oversight

Oversee AI/ML pipelines on

Azure (Data Factory, Synapse) and Databricks

, ensuring best practices in CI/CD, model monitoring, and governance. Ensure compliance with data security, model explainability, and scalability requirements.

Delivery & Risk Management

Monitor project timelines, risks, and budgets, escalating issues proactively. Establish KPIs for AI model performance, vendor SLAs, and business impact.

Required Skills & Experience

?

Proven experience

leading AI/ML projects with external vendors and internal teams.
? Strong knowledge of

Azure and Databricks

.
? Familiarity with

MLOps practices

(model versioning, monitoring, CI/CD).
? Excellent

stakeholder management

- able to translate business needs into technical requirements.
? Background in

data engineering, ML deployment, or cloud architecture

is a plus.

Nice-to-Have

Experience with

LLM/GenAI deployment

(RAG, fine-tuning). Knowledge of

regulatory considerations

(GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific compliance). Certifications in

Azure AI/ML or Databricks

.

Why Apply?

Lead high-impact AI initiatives in a dynamic environment. Work with cutting-edge cloud AI technologies. 12-month contract with potential for extension.
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Pay: $75.00-$95.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

AI trainer: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

AI Lead or IT Manager (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laval, QC H7T 1C7

Application deadline: 2025-05-25