Head AI Innovation_Gurugram (WFO)

Michael Page; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting on behalf of India's largest luxury watch retailer to lead the data strategy and set up the company’s AI strategy from Gurugram. You will spearhead AI innovation initiatives aligned with the business goals and collaborate with multiple functions to identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases.

The role demands building AI-powered solutions, governance, privacy, and monitoring frameworks, while partnering with tech teams and vendors to accelerate deployment and

Qualifications

• Strong background in analytics and AI technologies.
• Ability to manage projects and lead a team effectively.
• Confidence in working with data and presenting findings.
• A passion for innovation and technology in retail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the AI innovation roadmap aligned with the client's business strategy.
• Collaborate with business units including Retail Operations, Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and E-commerce to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions leveraging Generative AI, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Automation technologies.
• Establish frameworks for AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy, and model performance monitoring.
• Partner with technology teams and external vendors to accelerate AI solution development and deployment.
• Drive AI adoption through stakeholder engagement, training programs, change management initiatives, and success measurement.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to create new business capabilities and revenue streams.
• Track business outcomes and ROI of AI initiatives, ensuring sustainable value creation.

Skills

Analytics

AI technologies

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Generative AI

Machine Learning

Predictive Analytics

Automation

Job description

• Lead the data strategy for one of the largest luxury retail companies in India
• Get to working on setting up the AI strategy of the company

About Our Client

The client is India's largest luxury watch retailer and they operate a large network of boutiques and online platforms across India. They operate 100+ stores across 30+ cities in India and provide after-sales services, watch repairs, brand-authorized warranties, and loyalty programs.

Job Description

• Develop and execute the AI innovation roadmap aligned with the client's business strategy.
• Collaborate with business units including Retail Operations, Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and E-commerce to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions leveraging Generative AI, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Automation technologies.
• Establish frameworks for AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy, and model performance monitoring.
• Partner with technology teams and external vendors to accelerate AI solution development and deployment.
• Drive AI adoption through stakeholder engagement, training programs, change management initiatives, and success measurement.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to create new business capabilities and revenue streams.
• Track business outcomes and ROI of AI initiatives, ensuring sustainable value creation.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:

• A strong background in analytics and AI technologies.
• Ability to manage projects and lead a team effectively.
• Confidence in working with data and presenting findings.
• A passion for innovation and technology in retail

What's on Offer

• A permanent role based in Gurugram
• An opportunity to lead AI innovation in the luxury retail industry.
• Be part of projects that drive business transformation.