AI Project / Delivery Manager
Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
AI Project / Delivery Manager - H ouston, TX (Hybrid) To Apply
Now - email your resume to [email protected] About the Role We are
seeking an experienced AI Project / Delivery Manager to lead the
planning, execution, and successful delivery of artificial
intelligence and machine learning initiatives across the
enterprise. This role bridges the gap between technical
implementation and business impact —ensuring AI projects are
delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic
objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong project management
skills, a working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, and the ability to
communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Key Responsibilities Project Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle
of AI projects—from initiation and business case development
through deployment and post-implementation review. Cross-Functional
Leadership: Partner with Data Science, Engineering, Product, and
Business Units to define scope, success criteria, and resource
requirements. Delivery Management: Lead agile delivery processes,
manage sprint planning, backlogs, and daily standups for AI teams.
Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex technical topics
(LLMs, MLOps, NLP, computer vision) into clear business value and
deliver progress updates to executives. Risk & Quality Management:
Identify and mitigate delivery risks related to data, security, or
performance. Ensure adherence to DevSecOps, governance, and
compliance standards. Vendor & Platform Coordination: Manage
third-party AI vendors, SaaS integrations (e.g., AWS SageMaker,
Azure AI, OpenAI, or Vertex AI), and platform implementations.
Metrics & Reporting: Establish KPIs to track model adoption, ROI,
and delivery efficiency. Change Enablement: Support user adoption
and training programs for AI-powered tools across departments.
Required Qualifications 5 years of experience managing software,
data, or AI-related projects. Proven experience leading Agile or
Scrum delivery teams in a technical environment. Strong
understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and lifecycle management (data
prep, model training, deployment). Familiarity with cloud AI
ecosystems (AWS SageMaker, Azure AI, or Google Vertex AI).
Experience working with DevOps or MLOps frameworks. Demonstrated
ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in complex
enterprise environments. Excellent communication, stakeholder
management, and executive presentation skills.
Keywords: NorthPoint Search Group, College Station , AI Project / Delivery Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Houston, Texas
