Director - Artificial Intelligence

Role Overview:

We are looking for a visionary and execution-driven Head of AI to lead the organization's Artificial Intelligence strategy, innovation, and implementation. This role will be responsible for building and scaling AI capabilities, driving data-led transformation, and embedding AI across business functions to unlock measurable value.

Key Responsibilities:

1. AI Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and drive the enterprise-wide AI roadmap aligned with business goals

- Identify high-impact AI/ML use cases across functions (BFSI, Analytics, Operations, etc.)

- Act as a thought leader for AI adoption and innovation

2. Solution Development & Deployment:

- Lead design and deployment of AI/ML models (predictive, NLP, GenAI, computer vision)

- Oversee end-to-end lifecycle: data sourcing, model building, validation, deployment, and monitoring

- Ensure scalable, secure, and production-ready AI solutions

3. Stakeholder Management:

- Partner with business leaders to translate problems into AI-driven solutions

- Collaborate with tech, data engineering, and product teams

- Present AI strategy and outcomes to senior leadership

4. Team Building & Capability Development:

- Build and lead high-performing teams of Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and AI Specialists

- Drive upskilling and foster a culture of innovation and experimentation

- Mentor leadership pipeline within AI teams

5. Governance, Risk & Ethics:

- Establish AI governance frameworks (model risk, bias, explainability)

- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (especially critical in BFSI)

- Implement responsible AI practices

6. Innovation & External Ecosystem:

- Stay ahead of AI trends (GenAI, LLMs, automation, etc.)

- Build partnerships with AI vendors, startups, and academia

- Represent the organization in industry forums and thought leadership platforms