Technical Delivery Team Manager

Cogniai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Description – Technical Delivery Manager

Full-Time

On-Site – Chennai

Company: CogniAI Advanced Research Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Job Title: Delivery Manager

Department: Project Management / Delivery

Location: Perungudi, Chennai

Qualification: M.Tech (Master of Technology) – Completed

Experience: 5–12 years (preferred)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, results-oriented IT Delivery Manager to oversee end-to-end project delivery, manage cross-functional teams, ensure timely execution, and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, project management capabilities, and experience delivering IT, AI, and technology-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end project delivery, from planning to execution and deployment.
  • Coordinate with AI developers, BIM, GIS, software development, and other technical teams.
  • Define project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
  • Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery within agreed budgets.
  • Work closely with clients to understand requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Identify project risks, challenges, and dependencies and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate project managers, team leads, and technical teams.
  • Conduct regular project review meetings and provide delivery status reports to management.
  • Ensure quality standards, process compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with HR and management for manpower planning and resource allocation.
  • Handle escalations and resolve delivery-related issues.
  • Drive operational efficiency and improve overall project performance.

Required Technical Skills:

§ Python (Mandatory)

§ Java or C++ (Preferred)

AI & Machine Learning

§ Machine Learning

§ Deep Learning

§ Neural Networks

§ Reinforcement Learning

§ Natural Language Processing (NLP)

§ Computer Vision

§ Image Processing

Generative AI

§ Large Language Models (LLMs)

§ Multimodal LLMs

§ Prompt Engineering

§ RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

§ LLM Fine-tuning

§ AI Agents / Agentic AI

§ Vector Databases

§ Embedding Models

Frameworks & Libraries

§ PyTorch

§ TensorFlow

§ Keras

§ Hugging Face Transformers

§ LangChain

§ LangGraph

§ CrewAI

§ AutoGen (Preferred)

§ OpenCV

Cloud & Deployment

§ Docker

§ Kubernetes

§ AWS / Azure / GCP

§ REST APIs

§ Git

§ Linux

Required Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent project planning and execution capabilities.
  • Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and project management methodologies.
  • Understanding of AI/ML, software development, and technology solutions.
  • Excellent client communication and stakeholder management.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or equivalent.Educational Qualification
  • M.Tech (Master of Technology) – in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications will be an added advantage.Experience
  • 8–12 years of overall experience in IT/project delivery.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a delivery leadership or project management role.
  • Experience managing cross-functional technical teams.
  • Experience in client-facing project delivery is preferred.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • On-time project delivery.
  • Project profitability and budget control.
  • Client satisfaction and retention.
  • Team productivity and resource utilization.
  • Project quality and reduced delivery escalations.
  • Successful execution of multiple projects.

Interested candidates, please send your profiles to careers@cogniai.com

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