Job Description: AI Team Lead – Bangalore

Department: Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Reporting to: Sr Manager [D&A/AI]

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 10+ years in IT/AI, with deep experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions, ideally in enterprise environments.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary AI Team Lead to oversee the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions across our organization. This role will be responsible for strategic AI planning, team leadership, project delivery, and driving innovation in machine learning, data science, and automation. The position is based in our Bangalore corporate office and reports directly to the Sr Manager of D&A /AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute AI strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the development, deployment, and scaling of AI/ML models for various business functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective AI solutions.
• Ensure the robustness and enrichment of data pipelines and AI platforms to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and generative AI projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and internal audit standards for AI systems.
• Manage large-scale AI projects including vendor selection, platform selection, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead and mentor a team of AI engineers, data scientists, and analysts to deliver high-impact business results.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, data engineering, and model deployment in enterprise settings.
• Hands-on experience with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud AI platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proficiency in analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and leveraging AI to solve business problems.
• Excellent project and vendor management skills with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s or PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related discipline (preferred).
• Certifications in AI/ML, PMP, or related technologies are a plus.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of AI leadership experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with global sourcing, vendor management, and integration of AI systems with business processes.