S&C Global Network - AI - Public Services- Consultant
Job Title: Consultant – Data & AI
Department: Public Service Data & AI – Growth Network
Location: Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurgaon
Reporting To: Manager/Senior Manager Data & AI
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Consultant to lead and deliver client-facing projects focused on data strategy, AI adoption, and analytics transformation. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in data engineering, analytics, machine learning, stakeholder management, and project delivery. This role requires the ability to translate business problems into data-driven solutions and manage end-to-end project lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Project Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI consulting engagements.
- Act as primary point of contact for client stakeholders and executives.
- Understand business requirements and convert them into technical roadmaps.
- Manage project planning, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation.
- Drive workshops, requirements sessions, demos, and client presentations.
- Ensure project quality, governance, and successful business outcomes.
Data & AI Solutioning
- Define data and AI strategy, architecture, and implementation approach.
- Conduct data assessments, maturity analysis, and technology recommendations.
- Design and develop data pipelines, data models, dashboards, or ML prototypes (as needed).
- Support development and deployment of AI/ML models or generative AI applications.
- Apply best practices for data governance, security, and responsible AI.
Technical Leadership (Hands-on or Oversight)
- Guide technical teams (data engineers, analysts, ML engineers) in solution delivery.
- Review architecture, data models, and AI model performance.
- Support POCs and MVPs to validate solution feasibility.
Business Consulting & Value Delivery
- Identify business problems and opportunities to drive data-enabled transformation.
- Develop business cases, ROI calculations, and adoption frameworks.
- Support change management, enablement, and AI literacy initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field is preferred.
- 3–5+ years of experience in Consulting / Data & AI / Digital Transformation.
- Proven experience leading and delivering client projects.
Technical Skills
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Data platforms: Azure / AWS / GCP
- Data engineering tools: Databricks, Spark, SQL, ETL tools
- BI & analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Excel
- AI/ML: Python (Pandas, Scikit-Learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow optional), LLM applications
- Databases & cloud storage: SQL/NoSQL systems
- MLOps & DevOps (bonus): CI/CD, ML deployment pipelines
- Mastery of project delivery frameworks: Agile / Scrum / Kanban
Soft Skills
- Strong communication & stakeholder management
- Business problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Client-facing experience and executive communication skills
- Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented approach to delivery
Preferred
- Certification(s): Azure/AWS/GCP Data/AI, Scrum Master, PMP
- Experience with Generative AI solutions and LLM frameworks
- Experience in consulting or digital transformation programs
Success Metrics
- Client satisfaction & successful project delivery
- Achievement of project milestones, financial targets, and ROI outcomes
- Quality of deliverables and innovation in Data & AI adoption
- Growth of client relationships and potential project expansion
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