AI COE Lead (Artificial Intelligence - COE Lead)

About the Client :

A leading global IT services and technology distribution company.

Role : Artificial Intelligence - Centre of Excellence Lead (AI COE Lead)

Location : Chennai

Role Summary :

The AI Lead will champion the enterprise-wide adoption and strategic deployment of Artificial Intelligence, with a strong emphasis on Generative AI and scalable LLMOps . This is a critical leadership role responsible for translating complex business challenges into high-impact, production-ready AI / ML solutions. You will be instrumental in building a robust AI innovation pipeline, leading a high-performing technical team, and defining the architecture required for secure, ethical, and performant AI systems that drive significant business transformation and efficiency.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

1. Generative AI Strategy & Architecture

• Establish and Own the Generative AI Stack : Architect and implement a complete Generative AI ecosystem, encompassing fine-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs), domain-specific knowledge graphs, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems.
• LLM Development and Optimization : Lead the development, training, and fine-tuning of proprietary LLMs using advanced techniques to ensure relevance and accuracy for business operations.
• Data Foundation : Design and enforce an enterprise-level data architecture and data governance strategy (clean, complete, and accessible data) essential for fueling advanced AI / ML and analytics.

2. MLOps & Production Scaling

3. Team Leadership & Business Impact

Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Background

Essential Technical Expertise

Leadership & Soft Skills