VP- AI Ops Engineer

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services industry, is seeking a VP- AI Ops Engineer to join their team. As a VP- AI Ops Engineer, you will be part of the Platform Engineering department supporting AI and GenAI platform operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, adaptability, and collaborative skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: VP- AI Ops Engineer

Location:Charlotte, North Carolina

Pay Range:$155,000 - $165,000

What's the Job?

• Design, operationalize, and oversee the MLOps/LLMOps backbone for AI platforms on Databricks and Azure Cloud Services.
• Develop and implement automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for models, prompts, and agents, ensuring reliable deployment strategies.
• Establish governance, version control, and auditability across data, models, prompts, and responses, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Create observability frameworks for data quality, model drift, application performance, and cost governance aligned with FinOps principles.
• Lead testing, validation, and responsible AI controls to ensure safety, fairness, and security of AI systems in production environments.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience deploying, operating, and maintaining advanced ML or GenAI models in production, with a focus on MLOps/LLMOps.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Python and GenAI frameworks/tools such as Databricks Vector Search, Azure AI Search, LangGraph, haystack, or Llama Index.
• Deep expertise with MLOps/LLMOps tooling including MLflow, data platforms like Databricks, and cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Proven ability to develop RESTful services, containerization, and automated CI/CD systems, with strong monitoring and alerting skills for AI systems.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead innovative AI platform operations in a high-stakes financial environment.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and emerging AI-Ops tooling to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with diverse, talented teams to drive impactful AI solutions.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive organization.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.