Director, AI Consulting

Job Description

Job Title: Director, AI ConsultingCompany Name: ConfidentialLocation: Hyderabad, India About Us:We are a rapidly growing, well-funded AI company with a 50-member strong AI/ML team. With a mission to deliver transformative AI solutions, we are now expanding our consulting division to serve enterprise customers in the APAC and MENA regions. We are seeking a visionary Director of AI Consulting to spearhead this growth, build a world-class AI practice, and lead from the front in solutioning and delivery. Key Responsibilities:Practice Building: Establish and scale the AI Consulting practice, driving innovation and operational excellence.Solutioning & Presales: Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to design cutting-edge AI solutions tailored to business needs. Lead the end-to-end presales process, including proposal development, RFPs, and client presentations.P&L Ownership: Manage the consulting practice’s profitability, revenue targets, and financial performance, ensuring sustainable growth.Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with enterprise customers in the APAC and MENA regions, driving repeat business and long-term partnerships.Team Leadership: Mentor and grow a high-performing AI team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.Market Strategy: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for AI consulting services, identifying emerging opportunities and industry trends. What We’re Looking For:Experience: 12+ years of experience in AI/ML consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving solutioning and presales.Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and applications across various industries.Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build and lead diverse, high-performing teams.Business Acumen: Strong P&L management experience with a track record of achieving revenue and profitability targets.Client Management: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in APAC and/or MENA regions being a plus.Strategic Thinking: Visionary mindset with the ability to align AI capabilities to business outcomes and market opportunities. Why Join Us?Opportunity to build and scale an AI Consulting practice from the ground up.Work with a talented AI/ML team at the forefront of innovation.Collaborate with global enterprise customers and shape cutting-edge AI solutions.Competitive compensation and benefits package.