Workplace AI- Associate Director

PepsiCo Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Senior Principal / Associate Director, Data Science, AI & Analytics for Predictive Ops and Insights in Hyderabad, India. You will define the vision and roadmap for enterprise AI, lead scalable architectures, and mentor a global team of data scientists and AI engineers.

You will drive innovations in predictive AI, leverage ServiceNow data, and oversee cloud adoption on Azure and AWS, partnering with business leaders to translate needs into impactful analytics

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data science, AI, and analytics, with a proven track record in enterprise AI solutions.
• Expertise in Python programming, with strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud ecosystems.
• Knowledge of agentic AI, LLMs, generative AI, and MLOps best practices.
• Experience architecting sustainable, end-to-end technical solutions for global organizations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define vision and roadmap for AI, data science, and analytics across Predictive Ops and Insights.
• Lead design of scalable, sustainable architectures leveraging the latest AI advancements.
• Serve as senior solution architect for cross-functional initiatives across platforms and domains.
• Drive innovation in predictive AI-based operations, including ServiceNow Now Assist, and analytics on ServiceNow data.
• Oversee adoption and optimization of Azure, Azure ML, AWS, and data architecture for ITSM/workplace solutions.
• Mentor and lead a team of data scientists, AI engineers, and analysts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable AI solutions.

Skills

Python

Azure & AWS

Generative AI

MLOps

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Enterprise AI

Team leadership

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow IT Operations

Job description

Overview

Senior Principal / Associate Director, Data Science, AI & Analytics – Predictive Ops and Insights

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI, data science, and analytics capabilities across Predictive Ops and Insights.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, sustainable, and future-ready technicalarchitecturesleveragingthe latest advancements in AI and agentic AI.
• Serve as the senior solution architect for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across platforms and domains.
• Drive innovation in predictive AI-based operations, including ServiceNow “Now Assist,” and enable descriptive analytics and insights generation on ServiceNow data.
• Oversee the adoption and optimization of Azure Cloud, Azure ML Services, AWS, and data architecture for global IT Service Management (ITSM) and workplace solutions.
• Mentor and lead a team of data scientists, AI engineers, and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable AI and analytics solutions.

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or relatedfield.
• 10+ years of experience in data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics, with a proventrack recordin designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Expertisein Python programming, with strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of the evolving AI landscape, including agentic AI, LLMs, generative AI, andMLOpsbest practices.
• Demonstrated experience architecting sustainable, end-to-end technical solutions for complex, global organizations.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.

Good to Have:

• Experience with ServiceNow IT Operations (ITOps) and domainexpertisein IT service management.
• Vendor management experience, including evaluating, onboarding, and collaborating with AI and analytics technology partners.