Cloud Architect & AI Solutions Lead
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Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!
We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli DigITal team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, and help in co-creating the future of mobility.
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Cloud Architect & AI Solutions Lead to join the DigITal team, reporting directly to the Central DigITal team.
This position is based at our office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
As the Cloud Architect & AI Solutions Lead at Marelli, you will be leading our AI initiatives while managing cloud architecture across multiple platforms.
Your Responsibilities will be:
Generative AI Leadership:
- Serve as Product Owner for our GenAI Services (internal and off the shelf), determining fit, defining roadmaps, promoting adoption & managing the product lifecycle.
- Develop learning content to support general education about the value of digital tools and digitalization, and support both effective use and greater adoption of deployed services.
- Lead Requirement Definition, design, implementation, and improvement of new AI solutions based to support business outcomes.
- Manage AI development teams for projects, and own end users technical support channels.
- Architect, provision, deploy and manage AI infrastructure across cloud platforms, optimizing for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Administer and maintain AI system infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Manage access controls and security permissions for AI platforms and tools.
- Monitor resource utilization and implement cost optimization strategies for AI services.
- Experiment with new AI / Gen AI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem and other GenAI platforms.
- Stay current with industry trends, communicate developments that may be of strategic importance to the organization.
- Monitor solution performance, generate and share reports on tool usage, effectiveness and productivity.
- Oversee GitHub Copilot licensing and implementation.
Cloud Architecture:
- Design and implement secure, cost-effective cloud architectures across Azure and AWS environments
- Administer cloud resources across multiple platforms (AWS/Azure), including configuration management and resource optimization
- Implement and manage role-based access control and security governance
- Monitor cloud resource utilization and implement cost management strategies to optimize ROI
- Support divisions and vendors during application design phases, focusing on security and cost optimization
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to identify resources and foster technical/business stakeholder collaboration
- Implement Infrastructure as Code practices and manage cloud migration initiatives
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with both technical and business stakeholders across the organization
- Translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions when communicating with non-technical stakeholders
- Facilitate discussions between technical teams and business units to align on priorities and solutions
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide regular updates on project status
Communication:
- Present technical reports and performance metrics to non-technical audiences in clear, accessible language
- Create compelling visualizations and presentations that effectively communicate complex data and technical concepts
- Lead technical discussions and presentations with executive leadership
- Develop documentation and training materials that bridge the gap between technical implementation and business understanding
DevOps Excellence:
- Administer Azure DevOps platform, including user governance and project management
- Evangelize DevOps best practices and implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security testing
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps methodologies into workflows
What Qualifications you will bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Extensive experience in cloud architecture with strong proficiency in Azure and AWS platforms
- Demonstrated experience with Generative AI technologies and implementation strategies
- Experience as a Product Owner managing technical product lifecycles
- Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and deep understanding of Linux/Unix systems
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency with DevOps methodologies and Azure DevOps
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in the automotive sector or manufacturing industries is highly desirable
Other skills that we would welcome:
- Relevant certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with monitoring, analytics solutions, and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of data modeling and API definition tools
- Experience with electronic prototyping platforms and IoT implementations
Expectations from you in this position:
- This strategic role requires someone who can drive the development and implementation of our proprietary AI tools, manage cloud infrastructure, and evangelize DevOps best practices throughout the organization.
- The successful candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a forward-thinking approach to emerging technologies in the automotive sector.
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the DigITal function?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your applications.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.