Technical Delivery Lead

Technical Delivery Lead City State Location Icon Houston, Texas Job Type Icon (2) Contract to Hire Remote Option Icon (2) Physical Location Job Category Icon (1) Data & AI Salary Icon (2) $60.00 - $80.00/hr Job Description Technical Delivery Lead Brooksource Fortune 500 Oil & Gas Client Houston, TX Overview We are seeking a Delivery Lead to drive end-to-end execution of a complex, in-flight AI-powered sales acceleration platform. This role sits at the center of a cross-functional initiative spanning AI engineering, data engineering (Databricks), cloud infrastructure (Azure), Salesforce integration, and UI development. You will partner closely with AI Engineers, a Scrum Master, and distributed technical teams to orchestrate delivery across multiple workstreams and push the solution into secure, stable production. This is a hands-on delivery leadership role requiring strong technical fluency, integration expertise, and the ability to drive progress across teams without direct authority. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Delivery Ownership Own the integrated delivery plan across AI, data, cloud, Salesforce, and UI workstreams Drive execution from in-flight build → production → steady state Act as the single point of accountability across internal teams and external vendors/SIs Proactively manage dependencies, remove blockers, and prevent fragmented ownership Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with: AI Engineers Data Engineering (Databricks) Cloud/Platform teams (Azure) Salesforce/CRM stakeholders UI/Frontend teams Work alongside a Scrum Master while maintaining ownership of delivery outcomes Systems Integration Leadership Lead end-to-end integration strategy and execution across systems Ensure clean, scalable integration between: AI models Data platforms Salesforce (system of record) UI layer Define and enforce: API patterns (REST/webhooks) Data flow boundaries (read/write controls) Auditability and data integrity standards Technical Governance & Quality Validate architecture across AI, data, and cloud environments Ensure adherence to Azure/cloud best practices Prevent short-term fixes from becoming long-term technical debt Define and enforce quality thresholds, including: AI output accuracy and reliability Data readiness and quality System performance and scalability AI Delivery Oversight Monitor and validate AI system behavior over time (e.g., prompt changes, data evolution) Ensure safe and effective use of LLM patterns (RAG, agents, routing) Partner with engineering to mitigate risk in AI-driven outputs Block releases if AI performance introduces business or compliance risk Enterprise Readiness & Go-Live Lead delivery through enterprise gates (security, legal, compliance) Ensure: Proper access models and data classification Audit and control mechanisms Provide final Go/No-Go recommendation for production release Operationalization Define production support model and runbooks for post-launch operations Coordinate transition to IT/support teams Ensure the solution is stable, supportable, and scalable in production Required Qualifications 10+ years delivering complex enterprise software into production (AI/data-intensive preferred) Strong background as a Technical Delivery Lead or Tech Lead Proven experience driving delivery across cloud-based, integrated systems Hands-on experience with: Azure / cloud platforms System integration (APIs, REST, webhooks) CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) Experience integrating systems with custom development components Proven ability to navigate security, legal, and compliance approvals Demonstrated ownership of Go/No-Go production decisions Preferred Qualifications Background in AI/ML or data engineering (Databricks experience a plus) Familiarity with LLM architectures (RAG, multi-agent systems, prompt orchestration) Previous software development or cloud engineering background Experience in enterprise sales or process-heavy environments Experience working with distributed teams and external vendors/SIs Leadership & Soft Skills Excellent communication skills with ability to engage technical teams and senior leadership Proactive, direct, and execution-oriented mindset Strong ability to drive alignment and decisions without direct authority Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments High ownership mentality with a focus on delivery outcomes over process Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment. EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.