AI Advisory Director/Associate Director

Otavo.ai; Delhi; In loco; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Otavo.ai is seeking a senior leader to spearhead its AI Advisory practice in India, partnering with governments and social-sector clients to deliver mission-driven AI solutions. The role blends AI expertise with policy advisory, governance, and business development at the intersection of AI and public sector transformation.

You will lead engagements, shape strategy, and build strong client relationships while driving high-impact outcomes and sustainable delivery across government projects.

Competenze

• Demonstrated experience in AI technologies or AI-enabled transformations within large organizations.
• Proven ability to engage senior government stakeholders and translate policy into actionable programs.
• Experience leading advisory or consulting engagements with a technology focus.

Mansioni

• Lead AI policy advisory and support for government partners, including designing and deploying tech-enabled systems and frameworks.
• Engage with government officials and stakeholders as a credible voice on AI and policy in governance contexts.
• Originate and develop new AI advisory engagements with government organizations and other partners.
• Represent the organization through thought leadership, public communications and sector engagement.
• Lead AI transformation engagements, including identifying use cases, building and evaluating AI products, and integrating them into client systems.
• Design and deliver workshops, training programs and workflow redesign sessions for clients.
• Contribute to financial sustainability through strategic decisions, resource allocation and client trust-building.

Conoscenze

AI policy

Government advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategy development

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AI Advisory Director / Associate Director

Title: AI Advisory Director / Associate Director

Location: Delhi (or willing to relocate)

Experience Required: Ideally 8–15 years (exceptional candidates with 7–9 years considered)

About the Hiring Company – Name will be revealed to shortlisted candidates only after evaluating fit

A global non-profit advisory and research organization (201–500 employees) focused on social impact and data analytics, partnering with governments, NGOs and enterprises to deliver mission-driven solutions.

The Role

• We are looking for a senior leader to lead the organization's AI Advisory practice, working with governments and social-sector clients in India.
• You will combine AI expertise with policy advisory and business development, at the intersection of AI, governance and consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead AI policy advisory and support for government partners, including designing and deploying tech-enabled systems and frameworks.
• Engage with government officials and stakeholders as a credible voice on AI and policy in governance contexts.
• Originate and develop new AI advisory engagements with government organizations and other partners.
• Represent the organization through thought leadership, public communications and sector engagement.
• Lead AI transformation engagements, including identifying use cases, building and evaluating AI products, and integrating them into client systems.
• Design and deliver workshops, training programs and workflow redesign sessions for clients.
• Contribute to financial sustainability through strategic decisions, resource allocation and client trust-building.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience with AI technologies, products or technology transformation, with a practical understanding of AI capabilities and limitations in complex organizations.
• Technically strong enough to evaluate AI solutions, guide technical teams and advise government stakeholders on feasibility, implementation and risks.
• Ideally 8–15 years of relevant experience, with the maturity to engage senior stakeholders and lead complex initiatives independently.
• Strong motivation to work on technology-driven solutions for governments and social-sector organizations.
• Prior exposure to government advisory, public-sector transformation or development-sector projects.

Must Haves:

• Strategy or management consulting experience with a technology or AI focus.
• Product management or technology leadership at leading technology companies.
• AI, digital transformation or technology practice experience at consulting firms.
• Leadership experience at AI startups or high-potential technology companies.
• Familiarity with the political and operational context of Indian government institutions.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to lead an AI advisory practice that drives meaningful public-sector transformation, working on intellectually challenging, high-impact problems with government and social-sector partners.