AI Team Lead

Vaibhav Global Ltd (VGL) Company Overview

Listed in 1996-97 on Indian stock exchanges, Vaibhav Global Ltd (VGL) is an end-to-end electronic deep discount retailer of fashion jewelry, gemstones, and lifestyle products, operating in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada.

Shopping Experience

Todays customers seek convenience, and VGL meets this demand through its proprietary 24/7 TV shopping channels (Shop LC in the US and Germany, and Shop TJC in the UK), as well as through various digital mediums including websites, mobile apps, OTT platforms, social media, and third-party marketplaces. VGL reaches almost 124 million households across the US, UK, and Germany. As digitization progresses and online retail continues to grow, VGLs portfolio and omni-channel strategy will evolve accordingly.

Financials And Workforce

VGL reported a group turnover of approximately Rs. 3,041 Crore (FY 2023-2024) and employs over 3800 people globally. The companys head office and main manufacturing facility are in Jaipur, India, employing around 3000 people, including contract workers.

Acquisitions

• Mindful Souls B.V.: In FY23-24, VGL acquired Mindful Souls B.V., a Netherlands-based e-commerce company specializing in subscription-based online sales of fashion jewelry, gemstones, and lifestyle products. This acquisition is expected to leverage VGLs sourcing and manufacturing strengths while enhancing digital business capabilities.
• Ideal World: VGL, through its subsidiary Shop TJC Ltd (UK), acquired the assets of Ideal World, a well-known teleshopping and digital retail brand in the UK. This acquisition includes IP rights, broadcasting rights, studio equipment, and other intangible assets.

VGL is committed to sustainable business practices and renewable energy initiatives. The companys SEZ unit in India received the Excellence Award for IGBC Performance Challenge 2021 for Green Built Environment, reflecting its dedication to environmental sustainability. VGLs Your Purchase Feeds... initiative has provided 87 million meals to school children in India, the US, and the UK. The company encourages employees to donate at least two hours each month to charitable causes, tracked through its performance system. VGL is also a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certified organization.

Shop LC Overview

Shop LC, a VGL subsidiary, was established in Austin, TX in 2007 and now broadcasts live to 75 million homes in the US. The growing e-commerce presence is supported by the website Shop LC. Shop LC ships approximately 25,000 products daily to US customers and employs around 550 people in various operational roles. The US is VGLs largest market, contributing 68% to consolidated revenue.

TJC Overview

TJC, another VGL subsidiary, was established in London, UK in 2006 and broadcasts live to 25 million homes in the UK. The companys e-commerce presence is supported by the website TJC. TJC ships approximately 12,000 products daily to UK customers and employs around 220 people in London, with extended teams in India.

Shop LC Germany Overview

Launched in 2021 from Dusseldorf, Germany, Shop LC Germany TV & e-commerce is a new market with significant growth potential. The business currently reaches 27 million households and is expanding. The e-commerce site can be accessed at Shop LC Germany.

Our Purpose

Delivering joy.

Our Vision

Be the Value Leader in Electronic Retailing of Jewelry and Lifestyle Products.

Our Mission

To deliver one million meals per day to children in need by FY40 through our one-for-one meal program: your purchase feeds...

Our Core Values

• Teamwork
• Honesty
• Commitment
• Passion
• Positive Attitude

We are seeking an experienced and innovative AI Team Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML), MLOps, and LLMOps with a proven track record of deploying and managing AI/ML models at scale.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can guide a team of data scientists and engineers to deliver cutting-

edge AI solutions while ensuring operational excellence in AI lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists.
• Set clear goals, define KPIs, and monitor team performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Oversee the development, training, and deployment of machine learning models using Azure ML.
• Implement MLOps pipelines for continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring of AI solutions.
• Lead initiatives in LLMOps for deploying and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) at scale.

• Design robust AI architectures that integrate with cloud services, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Leverage Azure ML services such as Model Registry, Data Labeling, and Experimentation for efficient workflows.
• Ensure seamless integration of AI models into production environments.

• Establish and maintain automated pipelines for data preprocessing, model training, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor model performance and drift, implementing strategies for retraining and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and ethical AI standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data engineers, and business leaders, to align AI solutions with organizational goals.
• Communicate technical concepts and progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related fields.

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in deploying models using Azure ML.
• Hands-on expertise in MLOps frameworks (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow) and LLMOps tools (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face).

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, especially Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• The Great responsibility.
• A fun-life balance.
• Culture of openness and flexibility allows employees to keep growing and gravitating to roles that fit their talents and passions.
• Attractive financial package for top talent.

The AI Team Lead will directly report to the IT - Delivery Head of VGL.

Work Location: Jaipur , Rajasthan