Sr. Manager, D&T Data & AI Strategy

dsm-firmenich; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic impact

Innovation

Collaboration

Growth opportunities

Purpose-driven work

Voice matters

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Senior Manager, D&T Data & AI Strategy and Design to define and evolve the global Data & AI roadmap, lead a cross‑functional team, and drive KPI‑based value across the business. The role champions enterprise methods, builds scalable data platforms, and fosters a data‑driven culture with continuous learning and Responsible AI leadership.

The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to align Data & AI strategy with company objectives and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in data and AI strategy.
• Strong leadership across large, cross‑functional teams.
• Accountability with a drive for delivering measurable value.
• Innovator’s instinct and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the global Data & AI strategic roadmap for the company.
• Promote enterprise methodologies and lead change management across Data & AI projects.
• Ensure scalability and alignment of data platforms, models and tools as a cohesive ecosystem.
• Foster thought leadership and data literacy, including training and communities of practice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align Data & AI strategy with company objectives and KPIs.

Job description

Senior Manager, D&T Data & AI Strategy and Design

Location: Hyderabad, India

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the global Data & AI strategic roadmap for the company. It includes performing regular capability maturity assessments of the organization’s data/AI practices and updating phased roadmaps for improvement
• Promote consistency with enterprise methodologies and tools. Champion of change management practices across all Data & AI projects, involving close engagement with both BU units and business functions
• Ensure scalability, reusability, and alignment across Data and AI solutions, leading a team that establishes integration standards and reusable frameworks so that different teams’ data platforms, models, and tools work in harmony as a cohesive ecosystem. It directly contributes to the leader’s goal of maximizing the value of data and AI assets
• Foster thought leadership and forward‑thinking practices, acting as an innovation leader internally and externally. Taking on a key role in cultivating a data‑driven culture and driving continuous learning, including learning & development programs for Data and AI talent (workshops, training, communities of practice) to build up skills and data literacy among employees. Externally, a thought leader regarding Responsible AI
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to align Data and AI strategy with company objectives. Ensure Data & AI efforts directly support each area’s objectives and the overall corporate strategy, via the strategy of D‑T, and establish & track clear value metrics and KPIs for data and AI projects

What We Offer

• Strategic impact at scale – shape the future of Data & AI across global business units, influencing decisions that touch millions
• Innovation at the core – work on cutting‑edge design patterns and scalable architectures that drive transformation
• Collaborative excellence – team up with visionary leaders and diverse experts in a culture built on shared success
• Continuous growth – lead learning programmes and develop both your leadership and technical depth in a future‑focused environment
• Purpose‑driven work – contribute to sustainable, science‑led initiatives that make a real difference in health, nutrition, and beauty
• Your voice matters – be part of a community where strategic thinking is valued and your ideas help shape the roadmap

What We're Looking For

• Visionary leadership – you steer strategic direction and inspire teams to build scalable, future‑ready Data & AI capabilities
• Deep expertise – with 15+ years in data and AI strategy, you bring a strong foundation in process and innovation
• A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters
• An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact
• A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries
• Curiosity and an open mind – because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”

Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm‑firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible