Technical Project Manager - AI / ML Expertise - HYBRID

Req ID: 365545 

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We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager - AI / ML Expertise - HYBRID to join our team in Tampa, Florida (US-FL), United States (US).

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Lead programs consisting of complex technology projects, particularly ones that intersect with hardware, software, and regulatory constraints, with a strong emphasis on AI/ML model development, training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines.
• Exercise strong ownership over programs they lead, including briefing Autonomy leadership on execution and diving into technical details where necessary to unblock the team, especially regarding ML model performance, data requirements, and training infrastructure.
• Drive pragmatic decisions and tradeoffs to maximize probability of hitting critical timelines, considering factors unique to ML projects such as model iteration speed, data annotation pipelines, and compute resource allocation.
• Work with the engineering and leadership teams on the functional design, process design, prototyping, testing, and training of AI/ML solutions
• Advise leaders on technology, strategy, and policy issues related to AI/ML
• Manage ambiguity by presenting options with a clear point of view for leadership, particularly concerning ML model readiness, evaluation metrics, and performance trade-offs.
• Understand the role of TPM as an insider/outsider, someone who drives accountability through influence and soft power rather than hard power and authority, effectively influencing teams working on ML algorithms, data platforms, and simulation environments.
• Mentor other TPMs on the team and help them grow their craft as TPMs, sharing expertise in managing ML-centric technical programs.

Minium Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience applying AI to practical uses
• 7+ years of Experience in Technical Program Management on deep-tech products or equivalent, specifically managing programs involving AI/ML components and data pipelines.
• 7+ years of Hands on experience with ML-based products including evaluation with metrics driven analysis. 
• 7+ years of Experience with ADAS systems, Robotaxis, and/or Robotics, particularly involving the integration and management of complex AI/ML models.
• 7+ years of ML development in resource-constrained environments, demonstrating an understanding of the practical challenges of deploying ML on automotive-grade hardware.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate to external partner organizations to drive shared outcomes for Rivian, especially when collaborating on data sharing, model deployment, or platform integration related to AI/ML.
• You enjoy prototyping random side projects in your spare time, ideally related to AI/ML or robotics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience, with a strong foundation in areas relevant to AI/ML.
• Certification/ course on Data Architect/Data Science from any reputed institute/ portal

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NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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