Job Title : Senior Data Science / AI Solutioning & Delivery Lead.
Location : Pune.
Experience Required : 12+ years.
Role Overview :
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Data Science / AI Solutioning & Delivery Lead with 12+ years of progressive experience in building and deploying AI / ML-driven solutions.
The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise in data science with proven leadership in solutioning, stakeholder management, and delivery execution.
This role will be pivotal in shaping AI solution strategy, architecting scalable models, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring successful delivery of business-impacting outcomes for global clients.
Key Responsibilities :
Solutioning & Strategy :
- Engage with business stakeholders, customers, and internal teams to identify opportunities for AI / ML and advanced analytics.
- Translate business challenges into well-defined problem statements and design end-to-end AI / ML solutions.
- Drive solution architecture, including data pipelines, model design, deployment, and MLOps.
- Evaluate emerging technologies (GenAI, Agentic AI, LLMs, CV, NLP, Predictive / Prescriptive models) for applicability in enterprise contexts.
Delivery Leadership :
Lead delivery of AI / ML projects across multiple domains, ensuring quality, timeliness, and measurable business outcomes.Oversee project scoping, planning, estimation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.Define and enforce best practices for model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring.Establish governance frameworks for AI projects (responsible AI, compliance, explainability).People & Team Leadership :
Mentor and guide data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts; build a culture of innovation and collaboration.Scale teams dynamically to support diverse delivery models (staff augmentation, managed services, full outsourcing).Encourage cross-functional collaboration with data engineering, product, and technology teams.Hands-on Expertise :
Remain hands-on in advanced modeling, prototyping, and reviewing critical projects.Work with large, complex datasets and apply ML / AI techniques for classification, regression, forecasting, NLP, and computer vision.Demonstrate strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern MLOps practices.Qualifications & Skills :
Education : Masters or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, AI / ML, Statistics, or related :12+ years in data science / AI with at least 4- 5 years in leadership roles.Proven record of delivering AI / ML solutions at scale in enterprise or consulting environments.Strong expertise in solutioning and pre-sales support (building POVs, proposals, estimations).Hands-on coding, model building, and deployment expertise with end-to-end ownership.Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Exposure to multiple industries (supply chain, financial services, healthcare, retail, high-tech, etc.) preferred.Understanding of ethical AI, data privacy, and compliance regulations.Why Join Us?
Lead transformative AI / ML programs for Fortune 50 clients.Work in a flat, innovation-driven environment with opportunities to shape enterprise AI strategy.Blend hands-on technical depth with leadership exposure at global scale.(ref : hirist.tech)
