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Delivery Manager – Backend / AI / CloudKumaran SystemsLocation: Siruseri, Chennai (On-site)Employment Type: Full-timeWork Mode: 5 Days Work From Office (WFO)Experience: 10–15 YearsNotice Period: Immediate / Short Notice PreferredHiring for Kumaran Systems!We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong technical background in backend systems, cloud platforms, and AI/ML project delivery. The ideal candidate will have started their career as a developer or technical lead and grown into delivery leadership roles. This position requires proven experience managing complex, enterprise-grade technology projects with strong stakeholder and team management skills.Job Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end delivery of backend, AI/ML, and cloud-based projects ensuring quality, timelines, and scope adherence. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Data Science, QA, DevOps, Product, and Architecture groups. - Plan, track, and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies. - Ensure effective stakeholder communication, status reporting, and escalation handling. - Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies and promote a culture of continuous improvement. - Provide technical oversight and guidance on backend architectures, cloud deployments, and AI integration approaches. - Manage team performance, mentoring, resource allocation, and conflict resolution. - Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, security, compliance, and delivery governance.Required Skills & Experience- 10–15 years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in delivery or project leadership roles. - Strong background in backend technologies (Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, or similar). - Experience delivering AI/ML or data-driven projects (ML models, GenAI, NLP, MLOps, data pipelines). - Hands-on exposure or oversight experience in cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP). - Proven success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in an enterprise environment. - Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.). - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, decision-making, and leadership skills. - Ability to work on-site 5 days a week from Siruseri, Chennai.Preferred Certifications (Good to Have)- PMP / PRINCE2 / CSM / PMI-ACP - Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) - SAFe Agilist or equivalent Agile certifications