About the Role: As a Deputy General Manager (DGM) at the AI Lab, you will play a pivotal role in leading high-impact AI programs across group businesses. You will drive the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions, foster strong stakeholder partnerships, and manage a focused team of AI engineers and executives. This position demands a combination of strategic leadership, strong execution capabilities, and a sound understanding of AI technologies. You ll work closely with business teams, IT, and external partners to deliver outcomes that matter. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI initiatives from business problem framing to scaled deployment. Partner with business leaders to define priorities, scope solutions, and drive adoption. Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers and senior executives to ensure execution quality and timely delivery. Translate business challenges into technically feasible and measurable AI use cases. Guide solution design, vendor evaluations, and platform/tooling choices. Ensure integration and alignment across business, data, IT, and external stakeholders. Monitor project progress and impact metrics, proactively addressing risks or delays. Contribute to the broader AI maturity journey supporting enablement, communication, or upskilling efforts as needed. Stay informed on the evolving AI landscape to bring relevant innovations into the organization. Who are we looking for? Education: Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline. MBA or certifications in AI/Gen AI are a plus. Experience: 7+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI/ML, data science, or technology-led business roles. Strong Experience in AI and Gen AI Good track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Demonstrated ability to manage teams and influence cross-functional senior leaders. Experience working with external tech partners and system integrators. Skills: Solid understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, platforms, and applications. Ability to translate business needs into technically sound solutions. Strong project and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to lead in a matrixed setup. Strategic and analytical mindset with a bias for execution. Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
