S&C Global Network - AI - Public Services- Consultant

Job Title: Consultant – Data & AI

Department: Public Service Data & AI – Growth Network

Location: Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon

Reporting To: Manager/Senior Manager Data & AI

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Consultant to lead and deliver client-facing projects focused on data strategy, AI adoption, and analytics transformation. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in data engineering, analytics, machine learning, stakeholder management, and project delivery. This role requires the ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions and manage end-to-end project lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI consulting engagements.
• Act as primary point of contact for client stakeholders and executives.
• Understand business requirements and convert them into technical roadmaps.
• Manage project planning, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation.
• Drive workshops, requirements sessions, demos, and client presentations.
• Ensure project quality, governance, and successful business outcomes.

Data & AI Solutioning

• Define data and AI strategy, architecture, and implementation approach.
• Conduct data assessments, maturity analysis, and technology recommendations.
• Design and develop data pipelines, data models, dashboards, or ML prototypes (as needed).
• Support development and deployment of AI/ML models or generative AI applications.
• Apply best practices for data governance, security, and responsible AI.

Technical Leadership (Hands-on or Oversight)

• Guide technical teams (data engineers, analysts, ML engineers) in solution delivery.
• Review architecture, data models, and AI model performance.
• Support POCs and MVPs to validate solution feasibility.

Business Consulting & Value Delivery

• Identify business problems and opportunities to drive data-enabled transformation.
• Develop business cases, ROI calculations, and adoption frameworks.
• Support change management, enablement, and AI literacy initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Consulting / Data & AI / Digital Transformation.
• Proven experience leading and delivering client projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Consulting / Data & AI / Digital Transformation.
• Proven experience leading and delivering client projects.

Technical Skills

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Data platforms: Azure / AWS / GCP
• Data engineering tools: Databricks, Spark, SQL, ETL tools
• BI & analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Excel
• AI/ML: Python (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow optional), LLM applications
• Databases & cloud storage: SQL/NoSQL systems
• MLOps & DevOps (bonus): CI/CD, ML deployment pipelines
• Mastery of project delivery frameworks: Agile / Scrum / Kanban

Soft Skills

• Strong communication & stakeholder management
• Business problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Client-facing experience and executive communication skills
• Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented approach to delivery

Preferred

• Certification(s): Azure/AWS/GCP Data/AI, Scrum Master, PMP
• Experience with Generative AI solutions and LLM frameworks
• Experience in consulting or digital transformation programs

Success Metrics

• Client satisfaction & successful project delivery
• Achievement of project milestones, financial targets, and ROI outcomes
• Quality of deliverables and innovation in Data & AI adoption
• Growth of client relationships and potential project expansion