Senior consultant - Digital Systems

TekSalt Solutions

Pune District

Hybrid

INR 600,000 - 1,200,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

TekSalt Solutions seeks an Interim Senior Consultant to lead Digital Systems, Data, and AI initiatives from Pune. You will oversee IT operations, cyber security, data governance, and enterprise architecture while steering the digital transformation roadmap and vendor management.

The role requires senior leadership experience, global collaboration, and a strong track record in delivering large-scale IT programs and AI-enabled capabilities.

Qualifications

10–15+ years in IT / Digital leadership roles.
Experience as CIO / Digital Director / Transformation Lead (interim roles preferred).
Proven track record in managing IT operations, infrastructure, and transformation.

Responsibilities

Lead Digital Systems function (IT Ops, PMO, Data, Cybersecurity)
Drive digital transformation roadmap and execution
Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery
Manage digital programme portfolio and governance
Strengthen enterprise data architecture and governance
Lead AI strategy, use-case identification, and deployment
Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management
Manage vendors, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

IT Infrastructure

Digital transformation

Enterprise data arch

AI/ML deployment

IT governance

Cybersecurity

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Role Title

Interim Senior Consultant Digital Systems, Data & AI

Engagement Type

Contract / Interim Leadership Role

Role Objective

Provide interim leadership for Digital Systems, ensuring continuity across IT operations, digital transformation, data management, AI initiatives, and cybersecurity while strengthening enterprise capabilities.

Reporting Line

Reports to Chief Operating Officer (COO); works closely with Executive Management Team (EMT) and Management Team (MT)

Key Responsibilities

Lead Digital Systems function (IT Ops, PMO, Data, Cybersecurity)
Drive digital transformation roadmap and execution
Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery
Manage digital programme portfolio and governance
Strengthen enterprise data architecture and governance
Lead AI strategy, use-case identification, and deployment
Ensure cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management
Manage vendors, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders

Technical Expertise Required

IT Infrastructure (networks, cloud, enterprise systems)
Digital transformation frameworks and implementation
Enterprise data architecture, governance, and integration
AI/ML deployment in business operations (analytics, automation, decision systems)
IT governance frameworks and controls
Cybersecurity practices & compliance (risk assessments, audits)

Core Knowledge Areas

Digital PMO governance and delivery frameworks
Data platforms (centralised/federated architectures)
AI governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance
Disaster recovery & business continuity planning
Vendor and contract management
Budgeting and financial oversight in IT

Certifications (Preferred / Good to Have)

ISO/IEC 27001 (implementation/exposure preferred)
ITIL / COBIT (IT governance)
Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP desirable)
Data/AI certifications (e.g., Data Architecture, AI/ML)

Relevant Experience (Mandatory)

10 15+ years in IT / Digital leadership roles
Experience as CIO / Digital Director / Transformation Lead (interim roles preferred)
Proven track record in managing IT operations, infrastructure, and transformation
Experience managing global / distributed teams and vendors

Desirable Experience

Experience in international, mission-driven or NGO environments
Experience delivering large-scale enterprise digital transformation programmes
Prior exposure to carbon markets / sustainability domain (nice to have, not mandatory)
Experience integrating AI into enterprise platforms

Soft Skills / Leadership