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AI Manager

Phoenix, AZ 7 Months
Contract $62.41/hour - $67.41/hour






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Posted: Nov 02, 2026
Ref: BTAZPA2

Position Overview


Open to out of state but they must be able to come into the office once a month on their own dime.


We are looking for an experienced AI Manager to lead our artificial intelligence initiatives from strategic framing to scalable, responsible deployment. In this role, you will oversee a team of AI engineers, Business Analysts or operations specialists. You will translate high-level business goals into technical requirements, manage model lifecycles, and ensure our AI systems deliver measurable impact with strong ethical and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define the roadmap, scope, and objectives for enterprise AI and machine learning initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary bridge between technical teams (data science, MLOps, software engineering) and non-technical business stakeholders.
Team Management: Hire, mentor, and manage a team of AI/ML specialists, providing coaching, performance management, and career development.
Model Lifecycle & Operations: Oversee the operational lifecycle of AI models from deployment to monitoring, data drift tracking, and retirement.
Governance & Compliance: Coordinate risk assessments, model validation, bias testing, and data privacy compliance.
Performance Metrics: Track operational metrics including latency, model availability, accuracy, and business ROI.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field.
Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures, machine learning lifecycles (MLOps), and modern frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or cloud AI services on AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Project Management: Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget using Agile or traditional project management methodologies.
Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to explain complex algorithmic concepts clearly to executive leadership, product teams, and clients.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity. Microsoft Open AI experience.

Required Skills
2+ years of leading and managing AI teams
Governance & Compliance: Coordinate risk assessments, model validation, bias testing, and data privacy compliance.

Preferred Skills
Open AI experience



VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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AI Manager


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