Generative AI Engineering Lead, Senior Vice President

Citi

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Irving, TXRutherford, NJ
Salary
$156,160–$234,240 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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TL;DR · Generative AI Engineering Lead, Senior Vice President

The Generative AI Engineering Lead - Senior Vice President leads the delivery of generative and agentic AI solutions within the technology organization. This senior role owns the full delivery lifecycle, from roadmap execution and scoping through production deployment and post-launch support. You will build, mentor, and manage multiple teams of AI engineers while overseeing the design of agentic workflows and multi-agent systems. Key responsibilities include establishing governance frameworks, managing stakeholder expectations, and integrating solutions across the technology environment. Required skills include over ten years of experience in applications development, proficiency in Python, and expertise in LLMOps, CI/CD, and agile delivery. The role focuses on building production-ready applications that meet rigorous performance, security, and quality standards while ensuring compliant and ethical deployment across the business.

What you'll do

  • Lead the delivery roadmap for generative and agentic AI projects from scoping through production deployment.
  • Build, mentor, and manage multiple teams of AI engineers including hiring, performance, and budget planning.
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of production-ready generative AI applications meeting security standards.
  • Direct the design of agentic workflows and multi-agent systems to set standards for orchestration and execution.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for generative AI delivery and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Partner with data, cloud architecture, and MLOps teams to integrate AI solutions across the technology environment.
  • Champion best practices in CI/CD, LLMOps, and agile delivery to drive repeatable outcomes.
  • Establish governance and responsible AI frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant deployment.

What we're looking for

  • More than 10 years of experience in applications development, delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions.
  • Experience managing global technology teams across multiple locations and time zones.
  • Working knowledge of industry practices and standards in generative AI and software delivery.
  • Proficiency in Python to build, review, and guide the delivery of generative AI and agentic solutions.
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills to engage senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to negotiate and influence senior leaders and external parties on technology strategy and delivery decisions.
  • Strong risk management capability to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate policy requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (preferred).

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