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Network ScienceIndia
10 hours ago
Job description

Network Science is a London based AI consulting company on a mission to AIfy businesses. We help leading organizations unlock genuine business value through intelligent automation and productivity tools. Our team is made up of hands-on problem solvers who take pride in ownership, curiosity, and teamwork. If you’re eager to work on cutting-edge tech and shape the future of enterprise AI, you’ll feel right at home here.

Role : Senior Associate

Location : Onsite – Mumbai, India

We are seeking an AI Consultant who combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery expertise. This role is focused on helping clients adopt AI responsibly and effectively, while also overseeing the delivery and governance of AI projects. The ideal candidate brings a balance of business acumen, AI knowledge, and consulting skills, ensuring that AI solutions generate real value, are ethically governed, and are successfully scaled within organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • AI Adoption & Transformation
  • Guide clients through their AI adoption journey : awareness, discovery, pilots, scaling, and optimization.
  • Assess organizational readiness across people, processes, technology, and data.
  • Drive change management initiatives to enable smooth adoption and long-term impact.
  • Consulting & Advisory
  • Lead end-to-end AI consulting assignments, from opportunity assessment to delivery oversight.
  • Translate business priorities into AI strategies, use cases, and roadmaps with clear ROI.
  • Deliver structured consulting outputs such as diagnostic reports, adoption frameworks, and implementation blueprints.
  • AI Project Delivery & Governance
  • Oversee AI project development, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business outcomes.
  • Establish and monitor governance frameworks covering ethics, compliance, model performance, and lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate with technical teams (data scientists, engineers, product owners) to bridge business requirements with technical execution.
  • Define success metrics and ensure projects deliver measurable business value.
  • Vendor & Client Relationship Management
  • Manage relationships with technology vendors, AI platforms, and service providers to ensure solution quality and alignment with client goals.
  • Build strong, trusted partnerships with client stakeholders, from C-level executives to operational leaders.
  • Act as the primary liaison between clients and delivery teams, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
  • Business Development
  • Contribute to proposals, pitches, and go-to-market activities for AI consulting and adoption services.
  • Identify opportunities to expand AI adoption programs within existing accounts.
  • Develop internal IP, frameworks, and playbooks to accelerate delivery and scale consulting impact.
  • Research & Thought Leadership
  • Stay current with AI advancements, governance standards, and industry adoption models.
  • Publish thought leadership and represent the firm at industry forums, webinars, and client workshops.
  • Shape internal perspectives on responsible AI adoption and governance.

Key Qualifications

  • Education & Background
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
  • 5–10 years of experience in consulting, digital transformation, or AI strategy / delivery roles.
  • AI & Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of AI technologies (GenAI, ML, NLP, CV, automation) and their enterprise applications.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI ecosystems.
  • Experience in AI solution delivery, project governance, and lifecycle management.
  • Consulting & Business Skills
  • Proven ability to deliver complex consulting assignments with measurable outcomes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business storytelling capabilities.
  • Experience working with C-level executives and multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Vendor & Client Management
  • Experience managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment of deliverables.
  • Strong client relationship management skills with a focus on trust and long-term value creation.
  • Business Development
  • Ability to support sales pursuits, proposals, and pitches with a focus on AI adoption and delivery.
  • Experience positioning AI as a driver of competitive advantage.
  • Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for AI adoption.
  • Good to Have

  • Prior experience in client-facing strategy consulting, especially in top-tier consulting firms or digital transformation practices.
  • Strong technical development background (e.g., experience in building AI / ML models, data pipelines, or AI-enabled applications).
  • Experience in helping build or scale a growth-stage startup, ideally in the AI, SaaS, or digital transformation space.
  • Exposure to AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices.
  • Ability to contribute to thought leadership through published work, events, or community engagement.
  • What We Offer

  • Opportunity to shape and deliver AI adoption journeys across industries.
  • Hands-on involvement in both strategic advisory and project delivery governance.
  • Exposure to global clients and diverse industry use cases.
  • A collaborative environment with continuous learning and access to the latest AI tools and research.
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