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Job Summary: The Managing Director, AI & Digital Innovation Delivery is responsible for leading AI solution delivery strategy, engineering governance, and execution across the DT&I portfolio. This role provides oversight of multiple delivery functions, establishes enterprise-level standards, and ensures alignment with firm strategy, governance, and operational priorities. The Director collaborates with senior leadership to support the delivery of AI-enabled solutions and digital transformation initiatives. Job Duties: AI Strategy & Architecture * Develops and maintains AI solution delivery strategy aligned with firm priorities * Establishes enterprise architecture standards for AI-enabled solutions * Evaluates emerging technologies and determines applicability to the DT&I portfolio * Supports development of reusable platforms and capabilities Portfolio Delivery Oversight * Provides oversight of multiple delivery teams and workstreams * Monitors delivery progress, risks, and outcomes * Ensures alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality expectations * Supports prioritization of initiatives and resource allocation SDLC Governance * Defines standards for SDLC processes, DevOps practices, and engineering quality * Ensures consistency in deployment, testing, and release management practices * Identifies risks related to scalability, performance, and technical debt Risk Management * Ensures alignment with firm governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards * Supports implementation of AI governance and responsible AI practices * Collaborates with risk and compliance stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement * Communicates with senior stakeholders regarding delivery status and priorities * Supports alignment between technology and business objectives * Participates in governance and leadership forums Performs other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: * Acts as a direct supervisor to team members and technical leads, as assigned * Acts as a career advisor and mentor to team members as assigned Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: * Bachelor's degree required, focus in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, preferred Experience: * Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in software development, AI/ML engineering, or cloud infrastructure, required * Ten (10) or more years of experience as a lead developer writing production code, including AI/ML solution design and implementation, preferred * Five (5) or more years of experience with AI orchestration frameworks (Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or equivalent) and Azure AI services, preferred * Seven (7) or more years managing CI/CD pipelines and SDLC processes in Azure DevOps environments, preferred * Experience establishing AI model governance frameworks including responsible AI policies and model lifecycle management, preferred * Experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions in professional services, assurance, or accounting industries, preferred * Experience with multi-agent systems, RAG architectures, and LLM function-calling patterns, preferred License/Certifications: * N/A Software: * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure including AI services (Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel) and application services (Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, SQL Server), required * Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipeline management, required * Experience with AI orchestration frameworks (Semantic Kernel, LangChain, AutoGen, Copilot Studio), required * Extensive knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG patterns, vector databases, and embedding models, preferred * Experience with BI tools (Power BI, DAX), CI/CD pipelines, and source control (Git), preferred * Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Container Apps) and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights), preferred Language: * N/A Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: * Strong expertise in AI solution development, DevOps management, and designing scalable enterprise applications * Ability to serve as a lead developer and AI architect while managing SDLC processes and providing team leadership * Robust knowledge of AI agent patterns, Semantic Kernel architecture, prompt engineering, and model governance * Familiarity with data architecture and ability to collaborate with data engineering and infrastructure teams * Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on AI safety, code quality, and operational reliability * Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leadership * Experience presenting AI solution and architectural recommendations to governance bodies (e.g., Architecture Review Boards) * Strong knowledge of security best practices, responsible AI standards, and compliance considerations in enterprise environments * Ability to work across technical teams and business stakeholders in complex, fast-paced enterprise environments * Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines * Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
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