Manager - AI & Machine Learning

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the applications environment and deliverables on multiple concurrent projects for development, enhancements, and defect remediation for assigned applications portfolio. Serves as first line of responsibility to ensure applications meet customer requirements. Ensures that all applications tasks are completed according to project cost, schedule, scope and quality criteria. Provides technical and work direction to the applications team in support of day-to-day operations. Assists in defining and implementing applications development processes, tools and methodologies in order to maximize applications efficiency and effectiveness. Performs resource planning to ensure all active projects are staffed and completed successfully. Consults with business unit management and reviews IT proposals to determine goals, timeline, budget, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources. Provides oversight on break-fix initiatives and the resources assigned to support same through successful completion. Develops comprehensive plans and communication documentation to support IT business goals and key initiatives. Ensures applications processes are followed consistently and are in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, etc. Supervises all team members and provides performance feedback for team members and assigned contractors. Interacts across various functional areas and departments to ensure clear communications and that bi-directional expectations are understood and documented. Certifies applications deliverables as meeting requirements prior to transitioning to customer environment. May be called upon to serve as Project Manager in support of significant projects within their assigned functional area. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve existing methodologies, processes or other areas of service delivery performance. Builds, fosters and promotes positive relationships among the applications team and key stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
8 years experience in IT applications to include design, development, test, and maintenance exp in multiple operating environments including mainframe and server based technologies.
experience with project management methodologies and techniques.
One (1) year in a leadership role within an IT environment or business area function(s).
Expert knowledge in current software development methodologies and best practices.
Proficiency with MS Project and Excel.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

ITIL and Project Management (PMP) certifications are desired.
A Masters degree may be used to offset one year of experience; PhD may offset two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Own accountability for enterprise AI and ML delivery outcomes, from intake through production and operational use.
Lead teams responsible for AI, ML, and automation solutions, ensuring consistent delivery practices and prioritization.
Establish and oversee AI delivery and governance frameworks appropriate for enterprise use.
Translate business demand into well‑defined AI initiatives with clear value, risk, and delivery expectations.
Ensure AI solutions are delivered responsibly by partnering with Legal, Security, and Data leaders.
Oversee evaluation and adoption of AI tools and vendors to avoid duplication and unmanaged risk.
Measure, communicate, and improve AI delivery effectiveness and business impact.
Coordinate closely with Cloud and Data leaders to ensure AI solutions align with platform capabilities, data strategy, and enterprise architecture.
Maintain hands‑on involvement that may include writing and reviewing AI/ML and automation code to inform architectural decisions, mentor teams, and ensure delivery approaches are grounded in real implementation experience.
Provides technical and work direction to the applications team in support of day-to-day operations.
Assists in defining and implementing applications development processes, tools and methodologies in order to maximize applications efficiency and effectiveness.
Performs resource planning to ensure all active projects are staffed and completed successfully.
Consults with business unit management and reviews IT proposals to determine goals, timeline, budget, procedures, staffing requirements and allotment of resources.
Provides oversight on break-fix initiatives and the resources assigned to support same through successful completion.
Develops comprehensive plans and communication documentation to support IT business goals and key initiatives.
Ensures applications processes are followed consistently and are in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, etc.
Supervises all team members and provides performance feedback for team members and assigned contractors.
Interacts across various functional areas and departments to ensure clear communications and that bi-directional expectations are understood and documented.
Certifies applications deliverables as meeting requirements prior to transitioning to customer environment.
May be called upon to serve as Project Manager in support of significant projects within their assigned functional area.
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve existing methodologies, processes or other areas of service delivery performance.
Builds, fosters and promotes positive relationships among the applications team and key stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.