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Description
About The Role
Job Title:Consultant – Data & AI
Department:Public Service Data & AI – Growth Network
Location:Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon
Reporting To:Manager/Senior Manager Data & AI
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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.
Qualification
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 / GCPData engineering tools:Databricks, Spark, SQL, ETL toolsBI & analytics:Power BI, Tableau, Looker, ExcelAI/ML:Python (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow optional), LLM applicationsDatabases & cloud storage:SQL/NoSQL systemsMLOps & DevOps (bonus):CI/CD, ML deployment pipelinesMastery of project delivery frameworks:Agile / Scrum / Kanban
Soft Skills
Strong communication & stakeholder managementBusiness problem-solving and analytical mindsetAbility to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teamsClient-facing experience and executive communication skillsProactive, structured, and detail-oriented approach to delivery
Preferred
Certification(s):Azure/AWS/GCP Data/AI, Scrum Master, PMPExperience with Generative AI solutions and LLM frameworksExperience in consulting or digital transformation programs
Success Metrics
Client satisfaction & successful project deliveryAchievement of project milestones, financial targets, and ROI outcomesQuality of deliverables and innovation in Data & AI adoptionGrowth of client relationships and potential project expansion