AI/ML Leader

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Position Description:

Company Profile:
At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Job Title: AI Leader

Position: Director Consulting Expert

Experience: 13+ yrs

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Bangalore

Position ID: J0325-1589

Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced AI Evangelist with 15-20 years of hands-on AI experience to join our team. This individual will play a key role in driving the company's AI initiatives, promoting the use of AI technologies, and influencing both internal and external stakeholders on AI innovations and capabilities. As an AI Evangelist, you will be responsible for translating complex AI concepts into business value, engaging with industry leaders, clients, and communities, and helping lead the strategic direction for AI at our organization.

Key Responsibilities:
• AI Advocacy & Evangelism: Promote AI technologies within the company and the broader community by speaking at industry events, conferences, and engaging with industry groups. Act as the face of the organization for AI, building a positive reputation as an AI thought leader.
• Strategic Guidance: Work closely with executives and senior leadership to define the AI vision, strategy, and roadmap for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term goals.
• Hands-On AI Expertise: Leverage your hands-on AI experience to architect, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that address real-world business challenges. Lead by example in prototyping and proof-of-concept development.
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with product teams, data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to design, build, and implement AI solutions that add tangible value to the organization.
• AI Community Engagement: Actively contribute to the AI community through publishing articles, whitepapers, and research, while participating in open-source AI initiatives and collaborating with academic institutions.
• Training & Mentorship: Educate and mentor junior AI professionals within the organization, ensuring the continuous development of AI talent. Conduct workshops and internal training sessions to upskill employees on AI best practices.
• Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning and explore emerging technologies, bringing cutting-edge ideas and concepts to the organization.
• Client Interaction & Consultations: Engage directly with clients to understand their AI needs and provide customized AI solutions. Work with sales and marketing teams to showcase AI offerings to clients and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 13+ years of hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and related technologies.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field. Ph.D. is a plus.
• Proven Leadership: Significant experience in a senior AI leadership role, with a track record of successfully driving AI initiatives and influencing business strategy.
• Hands-On Expertise: Expertise in AI algorithms, model development, data processing, and deploying production-grade AI solutions using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
• Programming Skills: Advanced proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages, with experience in AI/ML libraries and tools.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Innovation-Oriented: A strong passion for AI innovation, research, and staying up to date with cutting-edge advancements in the field.
• Business Acumen: A deep understanding of how AI can drive business value, with a focus on delivering tangible, measurable results.
• Industry Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of AI trends, technologies, and industry best practices, with experience across multiple domains such as NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills: Proven experience in delivering presentations at conferences, webinars, and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in AI product management or commercialization of AI solutions.
• Involvement in AI-related publications, research, or patents.
• Experience working in AI-related consulting or client-facing roles.
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI solutions and services (e.g., AWS AI/ML, Azure AI, Google Cloud AI).

Behavioral Competencies :
• Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements
• Clear and fluent English (both verbal and written)
• Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams
• Demonstrate ability to take ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services
• Ability to plan, prioritise and complete your own work, whilst remaining a team player
• Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies

Note: This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with the Virtualization Specialist role. Actual duties and qualifications may vary based on the specific needs of the organization.

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Skills:

·  Artificial Intelligence
·  Leadership

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.