OverviewWe\'re looking for a Data & AI Delivery Manager to join our team in Milan, Italy, in a hybrid working mode. You will lead the end-to-end delivery of data, analytics and AI programs across our global clients. The role involves orchestrating hybrid teams of human experts and AI agents to deliver scalable, high-quality data platforms, ensuring solutions align with client strategy, timelines and budgets.You will work closely with engineering, architecture and business stakeholders to drive modern data capabilities—from ingestion and processing to advanced analytics, machine learning and agentic automation. Your leadership will shape long-term client partnerships and accelerate digital transformation in industries undergoing rapid change.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics solutionsGovern delivery processes, quality and risk across hybrid human–AI workstreamsServe as the primary point of accountability for delivery performance, escalations and scope managementProvide technical oversight to ensure scalable, secure and future-proof data architecturesBuild strong client relationships and support pre-sales, proposals and solution designIntegrate AI agents into delivery workflows to improve speed, quality and operational efficiencyGuide teams in modern data engineering practices including batch, streaming, ingestion, storage, processing and consumptionRequirementsProven experience delivering data and analytics projects in complex operational industriesStrong understanding of data engineering challenges and modern data platform architecturesHands-on familiarity with cloud-native platforms such as GCP, Databricks, Snowflake and KafkaExperience with predictive analytics, machine learning and agentic automationAbility to lead hybrid teams and manage multi-disciplinary stakeholdersSolid understanding of data security, governance and responsible AI principles5+ years translating business requirements into analytical platforms and actionable insightsOutstanding written and oral communication skills, able to distil complex technical and business ideas into understandable terms for all stakeholders and teamsAbility to forecast and create roadmaps, adjusting with new information and changing business priorities, to achieve programme goalsWe offerBlue Assistance - Reale Group Medical PlanMedical and dental surgery discountsCorporate perks and discountsCorporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewardsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements#J-18808-Ljbffr