AI Infrastructure and Data Manager
Skills
About the role
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
JOB SUMMARY
The AI Infrastructure and Data Manager leads the team responsible for building and operating AI infrastructure at CAIDO Group. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of GPU clusters, data systems, and cloud infrastructure. The Manager bridges technical execution with business objectives and stakeholder communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage a team of AI Infrastructure engineers and associates
Define infrastructure strategy aligned with organizational AI objectives
Oversee the design and operation of large-scale GPU training clusters
Establish capacity planning models and resource allocation frameworks
Drive FinOps initiatives to optimize cloud costs and compute utilization
Ensure high availability and reliability of AI infrastructure (99.9%+ uptime)
Collaborate with ML leadership to align infrastructure with research priorities
Manage vendor relationships for cloud and hardware providers
Develop and enforce infrastructure security and compliance standards
Conduct performance reviews and support career development for team members
Present infrastructure status and roadmaps to senior leadership
Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and automation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
6-10 years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering
3+ years of people management experience
Deep expertise in cloud architecture and Kubernetes at scale
Strong understanding of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience managing significant infrastructure budgets
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strategic thinking with ability to execute tactically
Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience at AI-focused companies or research labs
Background in HPC or scientific computing
MBA or management training
Experience with IPO/M&A infrastructure due diligence
Public speaking and thought leadership experience
WORK DETAILS
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Pune, India
Department: CAIDO Group - Innovation and AI
Reports To: Head of AI / CAIDO Leadership
Work Type: Office-based with potential hybrid options
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
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