Director, AI Consulting

Job Title: Director, AI Consulting

Company Name: Confidential

Location: Hyderabad, India

About Us:

We are a rapidly growing, well-funded AI company with a 50-member strong AI/ML team. With a mission to deliver transformative AI solutions, we are now expanding our consulting division to serve enterprise customers in the APAC and MENA regions.

We are seeking a visionary Director of AI Consulting to spearhead this growth, build a world-class AI practice, and lead from the front in solutioning and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice Building: Establish and scale the AI Consulting practice, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Solutioning & Presales: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to design cutting-edge AI solutions tailored to business needs. Lead the end-to-end presales process, including proposal development, RFPs, and client presentations.
• P&L Ownership: Manage the consulting practice’s profitability, revenue targets, and financial performance, ensuring sustainable growth.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with enterprise customers in the APAC and MENA regions, driving repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and grow a high-performing AI team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Market Strategy: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for AI consulting services, identifying emerging opportunities and industry trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 12+ years of experience in AI/ML consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving solutioning and presales.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and applications across various industries.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams.
• Business Acumen: Strong P&L management experience with a track record of achieving revenue and profitability targets.
• Client Management: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in APAC and/or MENA regions being a plus.
• Strategic Thinking: Visionary mindset with the ability to align AI capabilities to business outcomes and market opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build and scale an AI Consulting practice from the ground up.
• Work with a talented AI/ML team at the forefront of innovation.
• Collaborate with global enterprise customers and shape cutting-edge AI solutions.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.