Director AI and Data Capability

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis (India)

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

What will you do:

Strategic Leadership & Global Collaboration

Serve as the primary AI leader for the India Intelligent Operations acting as a strategic partner and counterpart to the North American AI leadership
Collaborate on the global AI strategy ensuring the India centers capabilities and roadmap are aligned with overall business objectives
Drive the vision strategy and execution for the India AI team fostering a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement

AI Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

Develop innovative AI solutions that generate measurable impact for clients.
Own the end-to-end delivery of AI and Machine Learning projects for Guidehouse clients ensuring solutions are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards
Identify and address risks proactively to ensure compliance with contracts and client requirements.
Implement and refine best practices in Agile DevOps and MLOps to ensure the scalability reliability and performance of all AI services

Team Leadership & Talent Development

Build lead mentor and grow a high-performing multi-disciplinary AI team encompassing AI development AI Architecture data science machine learning engineering data engineering and AI operations
Implement structured talent and skill development programs and provide coaching to nurture the next generation of AI leaders within the organization

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Serve as the senior technical authority for the India Intelligent Operations providing guidance on AI/ML architecture model development and data governance
Stay at the forefront of emerging AI technologies including Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering and drive their adoption where applicable
Promote a culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping to accelerate innovation and identify new opportunities for AI-driven business value

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for all India-based AI delivery stakeholders ensuring clear and consistent communication
Translate complex business requirements into tangible AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable impact and a strong return on investment
Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams including product management engineering and business operations to ensure seamless project execution

What you will Need:

Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field required.
20 years in technology including 5 years leading AI/ML teams.
Experience managing AI partnerships with cloud providers AI labs and startups.
Strong background in AI project execution from PoC to production with measurable business impact.
Proven experience with AI strategy for large organizations.

Experience in delivery management and building high-performance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skilled in cross-functional collaboration. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to travel as needed.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

Experience in global consulting or IT services firms.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
AI/ML or cloud AI certifications (AWS Azure GCP).
Business acumen and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Highly driven and able to excel in a results-focused analytical setting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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Director

Job Family:Data Science & Analysis (India)Travel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:NoneWhat will you do: Strategic Leadership & Global CollaborationServe as the primary AI leader for the India Intelligent Operations acting as a strategic partner and counterpart to the North American AI leadership...