Delivery Leader

Position

Delivery Leader

United States (Chicago, IL / Dallas, Texas)

• Lead and oversee the development of both AI products and tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.
• Manage the full lifecycle of AI product development—from ideation and design to delivery and iteration—while also ensuring timely and quality delivery of client-specific solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product teams to define roadmaps, priorities, and resource allocation for both product development and solutions deployment.
• Drive the development of scalable AI-powered products, taking them from concept through to production, ensuring they meet business objectives.
• For client solutions, lead the delivery of customized AI-driven solutions that address specific customer needs and challenges.
• Ensure solutions meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations for both product and solutions deliveries.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor cross-functional teams that span both product development and solutions delivery, ensuring effective collaboration across AI, engineering, data science, and business teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability while maintaining a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the resolution of challenges and escalations in both product and solution development environments.
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, customers, and vendors, ensuring alignment on product and solution goals.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business problems and deliver AI-driven solutions that meet their specific needs, fostering strong customer relationships.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and ensure clear communication regarding risks, milestones, and expectations.
• Identify and manage risks in the delivery of both products and client-specific solutions, applying proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that both products and solutions adhere to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and security, maintaining a focus on innovation and business impact.
• Utilize robust project management tools and methodologies to track progress and ensure effective delivery.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, particularly within AI and product development, to ensure Cognida remains a leader in delivering innovative solutions.
• Drive process improvements across both product and solutions delivery teams, ensuring the most effective and efficient methods for delivering value to customers.
• Encourage experimentation and ideation to find creative solutions that address both internal and client needs.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application in both product development and custom client solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving collaboration across teams.
• Expertise in managing Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

• 15-18 years of experience in both product development and solutions delivery, with at least 2-3 years of focus on AI technologies.
• Proven track record of delivering AI-driven products and custom solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in leading diverse teams across product and solution development life cycles.