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Director / Senior Director : Technology, Innovation & AI Initiatives

Director / Senior Director : Technology, Innovation & AI Initiatives

Saplings HRPune, IN
10 hours ago
Job description

Hi All,

We have an urgent requirement with one of our reputed client for the role of Director / Senior Director - Technology & Innovation. If interested Please share your updated CV at pooja@saplingshr.com. PFB the details :

Role Overview :

A visionary technology leader to spearhead its initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. The role will anchor strategic efforts to :

  • Build national competency and awareness around frontier technologies.
  • Guide Indian industries and startups on global technology trends and competitiveness.
  • Advise the Government of India on suitable policies, frameworks and schemes to support innovation-driven growth.
  • Leverage international collaborations to position India as a leading global hub for innovation and advanced technologies.
  • Provide strategic guidance to the Presidium, Director General and Committee Chairs on technology-related policy and sectoral matters.

Key Responsibilities :

This role combines strategic foresight, policy advocacy and industry engagement- bridging industry, academia and government to drive India’s technological transformation.

1. Strategic Leadership & Ecosystem Development

  • Lead national agenda on AI, Industry 4.0, digital transformation and next-generation technologies.
  • Build multi-sectoral competency networks and thematic councils within focused on AI, robotics, quantum computing, biotechnology and sustainability technologies.
  • Guide Indian enterprises and startups in understanding global technology shifts and adoption pathways.
  • 2. Industry Empowerment

  • Design and implement programs to help Indian companies- especially MSMEs- build capacity in AI and emerging tech.
  • Facilitate partnerships between industry and academia to promote applied R&D, skill development proof of concept and technology incubation.
  • Drive national initiatives and innovation challenges under the banner to showcase Indian technology capabilities.
  • 3. Policy & Government Interface

  • Engage with key ministries (Electronics & IT, Dept of Science & Technology, NITI Aayog, etc.) to provide evidence-based policy recommendations on technology strategy, data governance and innovation ecosystems.
  • Support formulation of policy papers and position notes on technology, digital infrastructure and Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology including AI ethics.
  • Represent in government advisory committees and working groups on AI and emerging technologies.
  • 4. International Engagement & Collaboration

  • Strengthen technology cooperation under existing bilateral and multilateral frameworks (e.g., India-EU, India-US, India-Japan, India-UK).
  • Forge partnerships with global technology institutions, innovation councils and think tanks.
  • Facilitate joint research, capacity-building and market access opportunities for Indian enterprises through these relationships.
  • 5. Thought Leadership & Advocacy

  • Conceptualize and publish white papers, policy briefs and technology foresight reports.
  • Lead national and international conferences, summits and delegations on AI and innovation.
  • Represent at global technology and policy forums to articulate India’s perspectives and potential.
  • Create the Annual India Technology Status Report (is it an existing report?), benchmarking India’s progress and competitiveness.
  • Design and deliver programs for leadership, staff and industry members to build internal and external capability.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related disciplines; Ph.D. or equivalent international exposure desirable.
  • 15–20 years of experience in technology leadership, innovation management or public policy interface roles.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation or emerging technologies.
  • Strong understanding of India’s policy ecosystem, industrial landscape and innovation networks.
  • Proven record of building partnerships between industry, academia and government.
  • Thanks & Regards,

    Pooja V

    Mobile : - 9116863306

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