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Job Title : Associate Director - AI/ML

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 12+ Years

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director - AI/ML to lead our artificial intelligence and machine learning practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining the strategic direction of AI/ML within the organization, managing internal and client-facing AI initiatives, and driving innovation and business growth. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies to shape the future of AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive AI/ML strategy aligned with business goals.
• Drive innovation, differentiation, and business growth through AI/ML capabilities.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI/ML opportunities across business units.
• Lead partnerships with vendors for collaboration, capability building, and go-to-market strategies.
• Advocate ethical AI practices and governance standards.
• Define new AI/ML services, offerings, and create reference architecture assets.

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML solutions.
• Ensure efficient deployment of AI/ML models in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Lead the selection, deployment, and management of AI/ML tools, platforms, and infrastructure.
• Implement MLOps methodologies for efficient model deployment and management.
• Develop reusable methodologies, pipelines, and models to enhance efficiency.
• Drive AI/ML adoption through data discovery/analysis platforms (e.g., KNIME, Dataiku, H2O, AzureML, SageMaker).

• Collaborate with client teams to understand business challenges and provide AI/ML solutions.
• Influence client revenues through innovative solutions and thought leadership.
• Lead AI/ML-related proposals, RFPs, and business development initiatives.
• Present AI/ML capabilities to clients, analysts, and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients and drive AI/ML project success.

• Build and manage a high-performing AI/ML team consisting of engineers, data scientists, and specialists.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Work cross-functionally with directors, managers, and stakeholders to align AI/ML initiatives.

• Monitor and measure AI/ML initiatives' performance in terms of cost savings, efficiency, and business impact.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in AI ethics, security, and compliance.
• Stay updated on AI/ML trends, emerging technologies, and industry advancements.

• 12+ years of experience in the IT industry with a strong focus on AI/ML practice leadership.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in successfully launching, planning, and executing advanced data science projects.
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Expertise in text analytics, image recognition, graph analysis, deep learning and advanced AI/ML methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, MATLAB, and experience with databases like SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra.
• Experience with AI/ML deployment in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, and containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) environments.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques including regression, random forest, boosting, CNN, RNN, graph analysis, etc.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms such as KNIME, RapidMiner, Alteryx, Dataiku, H2O, AzureML, SageMaker.
• Proven ability to drive business growth through AI/ML strategy, presales, and solution development.
• Experience working across domains such as Industrial, Healthcare, Retail, and Communication.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to present compelling solutions.