Job Description

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