AI Lead L1

Wipro; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an AI Lead L1 to develop comprehensive AI solutions that exceed client expectations. Responsibilities include leading product development, managing client relationships, and ensuring team performance and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in AI and a strong background in product strategy and client engagement. This is a full-time role focused on innovative digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in AI and product development.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage product/solution development using AI techniques.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with key strategic partners.
• Forecast talent requirements and hire adequate resources.
• Drive engagement initiatives for the team.

Skills

AI techniques

Product development strategy

Client relationship management

Team management

Performance management

Job description

AI Lead L1 – Wipro

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to develop minimum viable product (MVP) and comprehensive AI solutions that meet and exceed client’s expectations and add value to business.

Responsibilities

• Manage product/solution development using AI techniques
  • Lead development and implementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of modern AI technology.
  • Review and evaluate use cases and decide whether a product can be developed to add business value.
  • Create the overall product development strategy and integrate with larger interfaces.
  • Create AI models and framework and implement them to solve business problems.
  • Draft desired user interface and create AI models as per business problem.
  • Analyze technology environment and client requirements to define product solutions using AI framework/architecture.
  • Implement necessary security features as per product’s requirements.
  • Review the use case and incorporate latest AI in product development.
  • Identify problem areas, perform root‑cause analysis, and provide relevant solutions.
  • Track industry and application trends and relate these to planning current and future AI needs.
  • Create and delegate work plans to the programming team for product development.
  • Interact with Holmes advisory board for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with key strategic partners and decision makers
  • Drive discussions and provide consultation around product design as per customer needs.
  • Participate in client interactions and gather insights regarding product development.
  • Interact with vertical delivery and business teams and provide correct responses to RFP/client requirements.
  • Assist in product’s demonstration and receive feedback from the client.
  • Design presentations for seminars, meetings and sessions primarily focused on product.
• Team Management
  • Resourcing
    • Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs.
    • Hire adequate and right resources for the team.
  • Talent Management
    • Ensure adequate onboarding and training for the team members to enhance capability & effectiveness.
    • Build an internal talent pool and ensure their career progression within the organization.
    • Manage team attrition.
    • Drive diversity in leadership positions.
  • Performance Management
    • Set goals for the team, conduct timely performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to own direct reports.
    • Ensure that the Performance Nxt is followed for the entire team.
  • Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
    • Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team.
    • Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team.

Deliverables and Performance Parameters

• Continuous technical project management & delivery.
• Adoption of new technologies, IP creation, MVP creation, number of patents filed, research papers created.
• Client centricity: number of automations, on‑time delivery, cost of delivery, optimal resource allocation.
• Capability building & team management: % trained on new age skills, team attrition %, number of webinars conducted (internal/external).

Experience: 5‑8 years.

We are an end‑to‑end digital transformation partner with bold ambitions to innovate and empower.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting