AI Transformation Leader

HCL Technologies Limited; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking a senior AI Transformation Leader to shape and drive the AI transformation agenda across our North America portfolio. This high-visibility role combines consulting leadership, executive client engagement, and AI technology depth to move AI from experimentation to measurable business value.

The role requires extensive experience in technology services or consulting, with a track record in enterprise AI initiatives, governance, and scaling AI across large

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology services or consulting with AI transformation leadership experience
• Experience leading enterprise AI agendas with CIO sponsors
• Understanding of industry value streams and AI-enabled transformations
• Hands-on with leading AI platforms (OpenAI/Claude/Microsoft Copilot) and cloud ecosystem
• Knowledge of agentic AI architectures, LLMs, RAG, AI evaluation, and guardrails

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI transformation agenda across the North America portfolio
• Drive delivery transformation through AI to achieve measurable business outcomes
• Engage with executives and clients to shape strategy, funding, and execution
• Influence large, complex organizations to adopt AI-driven change

Skills

AI transformation leadership

Executive client engagement

Consulting leadership

AI platforms depth

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

OpenAI

Claude

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

We are a global technology company, home to more than 226,000+ people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8B. (www.hcltech.com)

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment, you’ll thrive in, then you’re in the right place.

Job Title: AI Transformation Leader

Travel: Extensive, client-facing travel required

About the Role

We are seeking a senior AI Transformation Leader to shape and lead the AI transformation agenda across our North America portfolio.

This is a highly visible leadership role focused on two priorities: transforming how we deliver services through AI and helping clients reimagine business value streams using AI. The successful candidate will combine consulting leadership, executive client engagement, AI technology depth, and large-scale transformation experience to move AI from experimentation to measurable business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology services or consulting, including significant AI transformation leadership experience within a Big 4 consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise AI agendas with CIO and CIO-1 sponsors, from strategy and funding through execution.
• Strong understanding of industry value streams and how AI can transform business processes and operating models.
• Hands-on experience with at least one leading AI platform such as OpenAI, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot, plus experience with a major cloud/hyperscale technology ecosystem.
• Strong working knowledge of agentic AI architectures, LLM platforms, RAG, AI evaluation, and guardrails.
• Proven leadership of AI transformation across both internal productivity initiatives with measurable savings and external client transformation programs.
• Ability to lead change across large, complex organizations through influence rather than direct reporting structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or industrial-sector experience, including PLM, MES, supply chain, or product engineering.
• SAP experience, including S/4HANA transformations or SAP-centric business processes.
• Experience developing outcome-based, gainshare, or productivity-committed commercial models.
• Experience with enterprise AI governance and Responsible AI frameworks.
• Visibility within analyst communities or industry forums.
• MBA or Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Relevant certifications in AI/ML, cloud technologies, or SAP.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Equality & Opportunity for All

Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.

Pay Range

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and/or to comply with federal or state law.