Gen AI Delivery Lead - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

@ Citi

Overview

The Gen AI Delivery Lead - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT at Citi is responsible for end-to-end execution and deployment of innovative generative AI solutions within our enterprise-wide Controls Technology platform. This role translates AI strategy into production-ready capabilities that enhance operational efficiencies and drive business value.

Key Responsibilities

• GenAI Delivery Leadership: Define and execute delivery roadmap for generative AI projects from ideation to post-launch support.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of AI engineers and specialists.
• End-to-End Solution Delivery: Oversee design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable GenAI models ensuring high standards.
• Stakeholder & Program Management: Serve as the primary contact, managing expectations, risks, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Data Mesh, Cloud Architecture, MLOps and business teams for seamless integration.
• Technical Excellence & Best Practices: Promote CI/CD, Agile/Scrum methodologies, MLOps, and ethical AI deployment.

Required Technical Skills

• Expertise in LLMs, fine-tuning techniques (PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA) and advanced prompt engineering.
• Experience with model optimization techniques, compression, quantization, and optimized inference engines.
• Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras and AWS services for AI/ML.
• Solid background in containerization (Docker), Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for MLOps.
• Advanced NLP skills, real-time AI applications and API development.
• Familiarity with tools and platforms like LangChain, Hugging Face and Gen AI APIs.
• Knowledge of AI compliance frameworks and guardrails implementation.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven delivery leadership and experience in managing complex projects.
• Strong program management using Agile/Scrum with risk management expertise.
• Ability to translate high-level AI strategy into actionable delivery plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and clear communication across teams.
• Pragmatic problem solving and innovative approach to real-world challenges.

Qualifications & Education

Minimum of 8+ years in AI/ML with 3+ years focused on Generative AI and 5+ years in leadership. Hands-on experience with AWS AI/ML infrastructure and a strong portfolio of production-level AI solutions. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or a related field is required (PhD preferred).

Additional Information

This is a full-time role located in Irving, Texas, United States. Citi offers competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional employee perks. For more information on benefits, visit citibenefits.com.

Key skills/competency

• Generative AI
• Delivery Leadership
• LLMs
• Team Management
• AWS
• MLOps
• NLP
• CI/CD
• Agile
• Compliance