AI LEAD L1(CONTRACT)

Wipro; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Hyderabad is seeking an AI Lead L1 on a contract basis. The role focuses on developing MVPs and full-scale AI solutions, aligning with client requirements, and delivering value through AI-driven products.

You will lead cross-functional teams to turn use cases into viable AI products and architect solutions that integrate with larger systems. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of AI leadership experience, with a track record in MVP creation, product design, and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in AI leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop MVPs and comprehensive AI solutions to meet client expectations.
• Lead development and implementation of custom AI solutions.
• Review use cases to determine if product development adds business value.
• Create the overall product development strategy and integration points.
• Design AI models and interfaces to address business problems.

Skills

AI Cognitive

Job description

Job Title: AI LEAD L1(CONTRACT)

City: Hyderabad

State/Province: Telangana

Posting Start Date: 11/5/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.

Job Description

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.

• Manage the product/ solution development using the desired AI techniques
• Lead development and implementation of custom solutions through thoughtful use of modern AI technology
• Review and evaluate the use cases and decide whether a product can be developed to add business value
• Create the overall product development strategy and integrating with the larger interfaces
• Create AI models and framework and implement them to cater to a business problem
• Draft the 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 the necessary security features as per product s requirements
• Review the used case and see the latest AI that can be used in product s development
• Identify problem areas and perform root cause analysis and provide relevant solutions to the problem
• Tracks industry and application trends and relates 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
• Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships with the 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 and correct responses to RFP/ client requirements
• Assist in product s demonstration and receive feedback from the client
• Design presentations for seminars, meetings and enclave primarily focused over product

Team Management

• Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs
• Hire adequate and right resources for the team
• 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
• 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
• Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
• Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team
• Deliver No.Performance Parameter Measure Continuous technical project management & delivery
• Adoption of new technologies, IP creation, MVP creation, Number of patents filed, Research papers created
• Client Centricity No. of automation done, 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)

Mandatory Skills

AI Cognitive

Experience

5-8 Years

About Wipro

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.