Group Operations Manager - Service Delivery Management
India
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Job Description
Group Operations Manager - Service Delivery Management
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

The AI Solution Architect owns the end-to-end architecture of the AIOps transformation program, covering Anomaly Detection and Agentic Automation workstreams. Acts as the technical authority bridging business outcomes, AI/ML design, and platform engineering on GCP / AI Force.

A Group Operations Manager manages the operational activities across multiple departments or locations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with strategic goals. The role involves effective team management, budgets, and resources, focusing on process improvement, performance enhancement, and adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Define overall AIOps solution architecture across Anomaly Detection (Entra ID, TrendMicro) and Agentic SecOps/DBOps streams. Govern model design, data pipelines, agent orchestration, and deployment patterns. Ensure security, compliance, scalability, and observability of AI systems. Drive architectural decisions on LLMs, RAG, agent frameworks, GCP services, and BigQuery. Lead design reviews, technology selection, and integration with Ford\'s existing dev team. Mentor ML Engineers, Python Developers, and Forward Deployment Engineers.

1. Develops and implements operational strategies to achieve business objectives, ensuring alignment with the company's overall vision and goals. 
2. Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity.
3. Leads and mentors teams, providing coaching, training, and feedback to improve performance, and fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.
4. Manages budgets, resources, and procurement, ensuring efficient allocation and cost-effectiveness.
5. Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and optimize operations.
6. Ensures compliance with company policies, regulations, and industry standards, and maintains high quality standards.
7. Facilitates effective communication and collaboration with other departments, stakeholders, and vendors.
8. Identifies and manages potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

Skill Requirements

Strong background in AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic AI, and MLOps. Hands-on with GCP (Vertex AI, BigQuery), AI Force, Python, Kubernetes. Expertise in LLM orchestration, RAG, and anomaly detection algorithms. Knowledge of Entra ID, TrendMicro, SecOps/DBOps telemetry. Excellent stakeholder management and architecture documentation skills.

1. Group Operations Manager needs a combination of hard and soft skills to effectively lead and manage operational processes within an organization. 
2. These skills include leadership, communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management, among others.
3. Additionally, strong financial and organizational skills are crucial for managing budgets and resources, and ensuring efficient workflows.

Other Requirements

The AI Solution Architect owns the end-to-end architecture of the AIOps transformation program, covering Anomaly Detection and Agentic Automation workstreams. Acts as the technical authority bridging business outcomes, AI/ML design, and platform engineering on GCP / AI Force.

1. ITIL 4 Foundation is a must and PMP/Prince2 or Six Sigma are optional
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Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
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