Director of AI Delivery Management

MSD

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Rahway, NJ
Salary
$173,200–$272,600 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 11, 2026

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This role $223k
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This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $206,975–$277,775 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $223k versus about $242k for comparable roles.

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About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 5 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $142,400–$224,100 across 5 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director of AI Delivery Management

The Director of AI Delivery Management joins the APEX engagement management and execution team to lead the end-to-end delivery of AI implementation projects and programs. This leader establishes build teams, manages geographically dispersed employees and contractors, and oversees the full software development life cycle for large-scale techno-functional engineering deliveries. Key responsibilities include portfolio governance, financial management, and driving adoption of ethical, value-driven AI practices. The role requires expertise in agile methodologies, product management strategy, and data engineering to align technical execution with business needs. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in AI implementation planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. This position solves complex business problems by translating strategic goals into measurable improvements in efficiency and growth through robust requirements, user-experience design, and go-to-market readiness.

What you'll do

  • Plan, organize, and execute the end-to-end delivery of large-scale AI implementation projects and programs.
  • Lead and mentor geographically dispersed teams of developers and analysts to execute day-to-day delivery activities.
  • Oversee product strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle management to ensure AI solutions align with business value.
  • Manage the AI portfolio by prioritizing work based on risk, return, strategic alignment, and capacity.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders to manage relationships and drive client satisfaction.
  • Monitor business impact and delivery health to ensure AI initiatives produce measurable improvements in efficiency or growth.
  • Develop design blueprints and documentation that connect specific business needs to technical execution.
  • Drive the adoption of ethical, safe, and value-driven AI practices across all product development and portfolio management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in AI/ML, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the software development field.
  • At least 10+ years of experience leading managers across multiple functional teams in multiple geographies.
  • At least 5 years of recent experience delivering enterprise AI or intelligent automation solutions with measurable business impact.
  • Proven experience in the SDLC, AI technology domain, financial management, and people management.
  • Strong background in agile methodologies, engagement lifecycle management, portfolio governance, and product management strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop geographically dispersed teams using servant leadership.
  • Expert skills in critical thinking, ROI analysis, risk assessment, and translating complex AI concepts for layperson audiences.

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