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AI Modelling Services Manager

AI Modelling Services Manager

Network Finance • Gauteng, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

You will be responsible for driving end-to-end AI solution delivery, from strategy and solution design through to deployment and production support. Working closely with clients and cross-functional teams, you will lead the development of scalable, enterprise-grade AI products and solutions, mentor technical teams, and help organisations realise the business value of AI through innovative and practical implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI projects.
  • Design, develop, deploy, and operationalise production-grade AI solutions.
  • Build, fine-tune, evaluate, and optimise Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Develop Agentic AI solutions and intelligent automation capabilities.
  • Lead AI application and product development initiatives from concept to production.
  • Engage with clients to understand business challenges and identify AI-driven solutions.
  • Facilitate solution design workshops and provide strategic AI advisory services.
  • Oversee AI model deployment, monitoring, governance, and performance management.
  • Drive the development of reusable AI frameworks, accelerators, and best practices.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Mentor and develop AI Engineers, Data Scientists, and technical team members.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Ensure adherence to responsible AI, security, compliance, and governance standards.
  • Drive continuous innovation across AI delivery and operational processes.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in:
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Engineering
    • Actuarial Science
    • Information Technology
    • Mathematics
    • Statistics or a related field

Advantageous:

  • Honours Degree
  • Master's Degree in a relevant quantitative or technology discipline

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, AI Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years' people management experience leading technical teams.
  • Proven experience building and deploying production-grade LLM and Generative AI solutions.
  • Experience delivering enterprise AI products and applications from design through to production.
  • Strong client-facing consulting or stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Proven project management experience delivering multiple complex technology projects.
  • Experience implementing AI governance, monitoring, and operationalisation frameworks.
  • Exposure to cloud-based AI and data platforms.

Technical Skills:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Generative AI
  • Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Systems
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Fine-Tuning and Model Optimisation
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  • LLMOps and MLOPs
  • Intelligent Automation
  • AI Product Development
  • AI Solution Architecture
  • Python Development
  • API Development and Integration
  • Cloud-Based AI Solutions
  • Model Deployment and Production Support

Key Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship management abilities.
  • Commercial mindset with strong consulting capability.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Solutions-driven approach with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for innovation and emerging AI technologies.

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