Analytics & AI Delivery Lead

Requisition ID: 6510
Job Title: Analytics & AI Delivery Lead
Job Country: United States (US)
Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Leader to oversee the execution of strategic Analytics and AI projects. This individual will be responsible for ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery of initiatives across data and analytics programs, managing project organization, and serving as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.
This role requires strong delivery expertise across agile and waterfall methodologies, deep experience in stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with the Azure ecosystem, including tools like Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure DevOps. The ideal candidate brings a track record of leading complex, cross-functional data initiatives with confidence, clarity, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Analytics and AI projects, from initiation through implementation and transition to operations.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to align project goals with strategic objectives and ensure value realization.
• Drive project planning activities including scoping, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies or stage-gate processes based on project needs (Scrum or Waterfall).
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business functions to translate requirements and remove roadblocks.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with delivery standards, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Track key metrics such as scope, budget, timeline, and benefit realization to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery practices within the analytics and AI domain.

Your qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in project/program management with a focus on data, analytics, or AI initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience delivering projects involving Azure Data Services, including Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of data governance, data modeling, and AI/ML deployment frameworks is a plus.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe certification is advantageous.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand and interpret technical details.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving project environments.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on outcomes and team empowerment.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Azure Boards, or similar project tracking platforms.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here
Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.
Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.
Avanos also offers the following:
benefits on day 1
free onsite gym
onsite cafeteria
HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
uncapped sales commissions