Practice Strategy & Development: Title: Practice Lead - AI Location: New York, NY Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) with benefits. Availability: immediate. Our challenge The AI Practice Lead will be responsible for leading and expanding the AI practice in the region, focusing on driving innovation, delivering cutting-edge AI solutions, and accelerating business growth. This role involves building strong client relationships, developing AI capabilities, and ensuring successful delivery of AI-driven solutions across various industries. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership experience in AI and IT services. The Role Responsibilities: Develop and execute the AI practice strategy for North America, aligning with the global AI vision and organizational objectives. Establish and grow the AI practice by creating new service offerings and enhancing existing ones to meet market demands across BFSI industry. Define AI governance frameworks, best practices, and methodologies to ensure effective and scalable implementation of AI solutions. Business Development & Revenue Growth: Partner with sales and business development teams to create go-to-market strategies, generate leads, and develop AI-centric proposals for new and existing clients. Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, to secure large-scale AI projects and partnerships. AI Solution Delivery & Client Engagement: Oversee the successful delivery of AI projects across diverse sectors, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet client business objectives. Act as a senior AI advisor for key clients, providing thought leadership and strategic consulting on how AI can transform their business operations and drive value. Ensure the adoption of AI solutions by working closely with clients to integrate and scale AI technologies within their business ecosystems. Innovation & Thought Leadership: Stay updated on the latest AI trends, technologies, and tools (machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, robotics) and drive innovation within the practice. Represent the company as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and forums, contributing to the company's reputation in AI. Publish white papers, blogs, and case studies showcasing the company’s AI capabilities and successful client engagements. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead and mentor a team of AI professionals, including data scientists, AI engineers, and consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Build and scale the AI talent pool through hiring, training, and developing high-performing AI experts. Create opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement within the AI team, ensuring they stay updated with the latest AI advancements. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or related fields. A PhD or MBA is preferred. 15+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics, with at least 8 years in a leadership role within IT services or consulting. Proven experience in managing and scaling AI practices, delivering large-scale AI projects, and driving business growth. Strong knowledge of the North American market, with a successful track record of working with clients across various industries. In-depth understanding of AI technologies and platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS/Azure AI services, NLP, deep learning, computer vision). Expertise in AI/ML models, algorithms, data engineering, and cloud-based AI solutions. Experience in integrating AI solutions into enterprise systems and delivering AI-driven digital transformation projects. Hands-on experience with LLMs, including OpenAI and AWS Bedrock models, as part of technical expertise. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills with the ability to inspire and drive high-performance teams. Ability to influence and engage with senior executives and stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on driving business outcomes through AI. Ability to travel within North America as required. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Experience in working with diverse verticals, including BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, is a plus. Job Type: Contract Pay: From $1.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics: 10 years (Required) leadership role within IT services or consulting: 8 years (Required) Work Location: In person