Senior Manager, AI Engineering Operations

Fairstone Bank

Senior Manager overseeing deployment and management of AI technologies for Fairstone Bank. Ensuring AI systems run efficiently and deliver measurable business value.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$130,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the deployment, integration, and ongoing operational management of AI technologies across the organization
Blending technical insight with strong operational management to ensure AI systems run efficiently
Creating scalable and highly reliable software systems to support AI development and production operations in a multi-cloud environment
Guiding the full lifecycle of AI initiatives—from initial deployment through optimization and continuous improvement
Working cross-functionally to ensure AI capabilities deliver measurable business value
Developing and executing operational strategies for managing and enhancing enterprise AI systems
Establishing frameworks, best practices, and governance models to ensure consistent, ethical, and compliant AI operations
Identifying and mitigating risks associated with AI deployment, model behavior, and system dependencies
Managing the rollout of AI system updates, model retraining cycles, and platform upgrades
Ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability of AI systems across business units
Leading and mentoring cross-functional teams involved in AI operations, engineering, and support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
5-7 years of proven experience managing complex systems or large-scale operations in a corporate environment
Demonstrated knowledge of AI trends, industry leading practices and pitfalls
Agile methodology experience is an asset
Deep understanding of AI/ML models, deployment pipelines, monitoring tools, and operational infrastructure
Familiarity with cloud platforms, MLOps workflows, data engineering practices, and system integration
Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Experience defining operating models, runbooks, and support processes
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results
Excellent communication skills with an ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Strong stakeholder management capabilities and a strategic mindset
Compliance audit success
AI platform adoption and reuse across teams
ITIL Framework knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation based on your role
Statutory holidays
6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being
Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance
Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife
Virtual healthcare through Dialogue
Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match
Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks
Location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share
Gym access at our London and Montreal offices
Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development
Parental leave top-up program
One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI technologiesAI/ML modelsdeployment pipelinesmonitoring toolsoperational infrastructuredata engineering practicesMLOps workflowsAgile methodologyproject managementoperating models

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementstrategic mindsetcross-functional collaborationmentoringorganizational skillsrisk managementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Artificial IntelligenceMaster’s degree in Artificial IntelligenceBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Data ScienceMaster’s degree in Data ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineering