AI Delivery Lead

  • Distinctive Staffing Solutions
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 03/12/2026
Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineer Testing

Job Description


Join a dynamic team as an AI Delivery Lead, where you will drive the end-to-end delivery of transformative AI projects within the Data & Insights product line. This pivotal role involves leading the development and deployment of innovative AI solutions at an enterprise level, ensuring they deliver substantial business value.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Agile AI Project Leadership: Guide a cross-functional agile team through all stages of AI product development, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and project requirements through effective Scrum practices.
  • Technical Ownership: Lead the complete development lifecycle of AI initiatives, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and best practices, particularly within Azure Databricks and related technologies.
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship: Inspire and develop your teams technical capabilities in AI/ML, with a focus on Azure platforms, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Resource Management: Effectively manage and coordinate resources across nearshore, offshore, and vendor teams to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to define objectives and ensure project deliverables align with business goals and priorities.
  • Innovative AI Design: Develop technical strategies for AI solutions, including workflows for processing unstructured data and creating GPT-powered applications.
  • Architecture and Quality Assurance: Work with architects and tech leads to ensure solutions meet architectural standards, contributing to design reviews and implementing robust testing strategies.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, leading complex coding and performance tuning efforts, and sharing expertise with the team.
  • Documentation and Governance: Oversee the maintenance of project documentation and ensure alignment with governance processes, including the creation of technical documentation for AI models.

Qualifications:



  • 8+ years in IT with 2+ years in AI/GenAI leadership roles.
  • Strong expertise in AI/GenAI technologies, including LLM models, RAG architectures, and vector databases.
  • Proficient in cloud-native AI solutions, with a focus on Azure services.
  • Experience delivering AI solutions in an agile environment and familiarity with DevOps practices.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills, including managing distributed teams.
  • Bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; additional certifications in AI/ML or cloud technologies are advantageous.

Located in Bloomington, this hybrid position offers the flexibility to balance in-office collaboration with remote work, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to lead groundbreaking AI projects in a supportive and innovative environment.