AI Innovation Lead

Job Location : Bangalore, Noida, Chennai, Hyderabad

Role Overview

The Day Zero Vertical Lead acts as the strategic orchestrator for Data & AI across a defined vertical. This role connects the dots between account intelligence, delivery readiness, GTM motion, and customer engagement. The Lead builds a 360° view of each account’s Data & AI landscape, shapes account strategies, accelerates fulfilment, and ensures measurable success across squads.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Intelligence & Strategy
• Understand the full Data & AI footprint of accounts within the vertical — from delivery engagements to emerging opportunities.
• Build an account-wise strategy and 90-day plan integrating delivery insights, AI maturity, and new demand themes.
• Partner with GTM and sales to translate account intelligence into pipeline growth.
• Fulfilment & Execution Velocity
• Drive rapid fulfilment for open positions and squad setup through close alignment with Capability & Capacity teams.
• Anticipate upcoming demand and create a ready talent bench aligned to AI readiness goals.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Build trusted relationships with Delivery Leaders, Client Partners, and GTM leaders to align execution and growth priorities.
• Represent the Day Zero program in vertical reviews and transformation councils.
• Governance & Insights
• Track AI maturity, revenue realization, and squad health metrics using the Account Intelligence Dashboard.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and interventions to keep the vertical on the AI industrialization path.
• Evangelism & Enablement
• Collaborate with the AI Orchestration Office and Service Line leaders to codify best practices and reusable playbooks.
• Coach delivery and presales teams on framing Data & AI narratives within account contexts.

Desired Profile

What Success Looks Like