Equals Five

Please read the full job ad and consider the remuneration that is being offered for this role before applying. Job Title: Head of AI Innovation and Development Location: India – Remote Reports to: Managing Director Type: Full Time Contract Role Package: OTE ₹51,75,000 per annum Role Summary - Head of AI Innovation and Development (Marketing Focuse d) We are seeking a forward thinking, commercially astut e Head of AI Innovation and Developme nt to lead the integration of AI capabilities across our marketing services business. This role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering our AI vision, driving innovation in client campaigns, internal operations and service offerings. You will combine strategic insight, deep AI knowledge and hands on execution to future proof the business and deliver measurable impact for our client s. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leaders Define and own the business’s AI innovation strategy, aligning it with commercial growth, client success and operational efficiency Identify emerging AI trends, technologies and tools relevant to marketing and translate them into actionable roadmaps Act as a thought leader internally and externally, helping position the business as a pioneer in AI led marketing innovation AI Driven Marketing Strategy Develop and deploy AI enhanced strategies across performance marketing, content creation, SEO, CRM and customer journey personalisation Collaborate with strategy, creative, media and data teams to integrate AI into client solutions, from predictive analytics and conversational AI to generative content and intelligent automation Support the development of new data products and AI powered services for clients AI Solution Development Lead the end to end design and delivery of AI powered tools, models and applications tailored to client and business needs Translate marketing use cases into technical requirements and collaborate with internal and external developers, data scientists and product managers to bring solutions to life Oversee the development and integration of solutions such as: Intelligent content generators and optimisation engines Predictive lead scoring and customer segmentation models AI powered dashboards, recommendation engines and campaign automation tools Conversational AI platforms, including chatbots and virtual assistants Ensure AI solutions are scalable, robust and aligned with ethical, legal and commercial standards. Maintain an active development pipeline and roadmap of AI prototypes, pilots and launches Innovation and Transformation Champion internal transformation through AI to enhance campaign optimisation, client reporting and operational efficiency. Build business cases for AI investments, tools, partnerships and platforms. Foster a test and learn culture to rapidly prototype and scale new ideas Client Engagement and Commercial Impact Partner with senior account leads and client stakeholders to co create AI strategies and deliver value driven innovation. Support pitches, proposals and presentations by showcasing the role of AI in solving business and marketing challenges. Track ROI and performance impact of AI initiatives for clients and the business Governance and Risk Management Ensure all AI use aligns with ethical standards, data protection regulations and IP considerations. Set internal guidelines for responsible AI usage, including transparency, human oversight and model bias mitigation. Oversee governance frameworks for AI experimentation, vendor management and third party API's Team Leadership and Capability Building Lead and mentor a cross functional team of data scientists, AI specialists, strategists and technologists. Drive internal training and AI literacy programmes across departments to raise understanding and adoption. Cultivate a culture of experimentation, learning and agile innovation Required Skills and Experience Essential: Proven experience in a strategic leadership role related to AI, innovation or digital transformation within a marketing services business, consultancy or technology led organisation. Strong understanding of AI technologies including generative AI, machine learning, NLP, LLMs and automation platforms in a marketing context. Hands on experience in delivering AI solutions from ideation through development to deployment and evaluation. Ability to connect business problems with data and AI capabilities to design commercially viable products or tools. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and client presentation skills. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and managing change across creative and technical environments. Familiarity with martech stacks, including CRM, CDP, CMS, DAM, marketing automation and analytics platforms. Experience working with platforms such as OpenAI, Google Cloud AI, AWS ML or Azure AI. Knowledge of data governance, AI regulation and responsible AI frameworks such as GDPR or the EU AI Act. A network of AI vendors, startups and ecosystem partners Why join Us? This is a high impact, high visibility role in an ambitious marketing services business that values innovation, creativity and strategic thinking. You will help redefine what marketing looks like in the age of AI, working with leading brands and brilliant teams, and shaping the future of the business itself Package: We offer a highly competitive package that reflects the seniority and strategic importance of this role. This includes Base salary in line with market benchmarks - ₹2,87,500 - ₹3,45,000 per month, based on experience (₹34,50,000 - ₹41,40,000 per annum) Performance based bonus linked to business and innovation outcomes –₹10,35,000 per annum performance bonus Fully remote Generous holiday allowance and additional leave options – 15 Days Paid Holiday + 8 UK Bank Holidays, 23 Days in total Continuous learning and professional development budget Access to cutting edge AI tools, platforms and innovation labs How to Apply: If you are interested in applying for this role then can you please complete the following online questionnaire - https://equalsfive-tynqxhob.scoreapp.com We will not consider any applications that do not complete the online questionnaire! Thereafter, any suitable candidates will be invited to interview for role. If you don't hear from us within two weeks of completing our online questionnaire then unfortunately you haven't been successful in this instance, and we wish you the very best in your futur e job search. Please note: Initially, this is a part-time contract position that could evolve into a full-time contract role for the r ight candidate. Join us at Equals Five and be part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and excellence! Equal Five is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees Please, no agencies.