Program Director

Area(s) of responsibility Non-Functional Security Test Lead Director - Data science / AI & ML Practice Lead Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the data science and AI/ML practice, aligning with the firm's overall objectives and market trends.

Identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation, leveraging data science and AI/ML to solve complex business problems and create value for Birlasoft clients.

Client Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and opportunities, and collaborate with them to design and deliver customized data science and AI/ML solutions.

Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expertise on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to leveraging data for competitive advantage.

Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, data engineers, and AI specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Provide guidance on project scoping, resource allocation, and technical direction, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Solution Development: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of data science and AI/ML solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science and AI/ML capabilities into existing systems and workflows, maximizing impact and value for clients.

Thought Leadership and Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and AI/ML, and drive innovation through research, experimentation, and knowledge sharing.

Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as whitepapers, blogs, and presentations, showcasing the firm's expertise and thought leadership in data-driven solutions.

Pre-sales Support: Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand the specific requirements and pain points of our clients, and develop tailored proposals and solutions.

Conduct client meetings and presentations to articulate the value proposition of our AI/ML/Gen AI services in addressing the unique challenges faced by the key industry sectors.

Work with the sales team to craft responses to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFIs (Request for Information) with customized solutions.

Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies specifically targeting the industry verticals, identifying key stakeholders, industry trends, and competitive positioning opportunities.

Collaborate with the marketing team to create targeted collateral, case studies, and thought leadership content highlighting our AI?ML/Gen AI expertise.

Actively participate in industry events, conferences, and forums to promote our AI/ML/Gen AI services and establish thought leadership within the sector.

Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.

Extensive experience (10-12+ years) in data science, machine learning, AI, or related domains, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and teams within a system integration context.