Project Lead-AI

Evalueserve; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Evalueserve is seeking a Project Lead to drive AI-enabled operating models across global clients. You will partner with senior stakeholders to decompose procurement processes, design future-state models, and ensure data and process quality for scalable automation.

You will collaborate with AI engineers, DevOps, and full-stack teams, transforming enterprise workflows into agentic AI-driven processes while guiding adoption through structured change management. Travel 25–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience delivering data science projects.
• Experience leading analytics initiatives leveraging machine learning, GenAI and deep learning.
• Understanding of databases and cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, SQL, Hadoop, Redshift, Hana.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, process consulting, and workflow redesign initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML-driven business processes and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior executives.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional environments.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Define future-state operating models integrating AI, analytics, and automation strategies.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders and executives to drive roadmaps and business value.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver solutions.
• Lead change management and adoption initiatives across programs.
• Translate complex business problems into actionable insights and executive-grade presentations.
• Drive measurable operational and financial impact through continuous improvement.

Skills

Data science leadership

AI transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics strategy

Process optimization

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

SQL

Hadoop

Redshift

Oracle

Job description

Evalueserve is a global leader in AI‑enhanced managed services, driving operational efficiency and scalability for top financial institutions. With 5,000 specialists worldwide, we combine deep domain expertise with AI and automation embedded directly into client workflows to deliver up to 40% productivity gains. Today, over 100 financial institutions partner with us—including 6 of the 10 largest global corporate and investment banks, leading asset managers, private markets firms, and regional players across North America, Latin America, EMEA, MENA, and APAC. We bring deep expertise across the deal lifecycle, credit lending operations, investment research, quantitative investment strategies, risk management, and more. Our solutions are regularly recognized by industry analysts such as Forrester, Chartis, and Everest Group.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Lead with strong engagement management and analytics capabilities to lead AI transformation initiatives. This role combines requires one to partner with senior stakeholders to design and implement AI-enabled operating models while delivering measurable business outcomes across global organizations. You will work directly with client stakeholders to decompose and analyze complex procurement processes, define future-state operating models, assess process and data quality, and prepare workflows for AI-enabled automation. Partnering closely with AI engineers, DevOps teams, and full-stack developers, you will help transform enterprise workflows into scalable, agentic AI-driven processes while supporting organizational adoption through structured change management initiatives. The position is highly client-facing and involves frequent collaboration with senior leaders at leading industrial, manufacturing, and other complex enterprise organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define future-state operating models integrating AI, analytics, and automation strategies.
• Provide strategic thought leadership in analytics, including data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders and executives to drive transformation roadmaps and business value realization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI engineers, data scientists, and product teams.
• Lead change management and adoption initiatives across enterprise programs.
• Translate complex business problems into clear, actionable insights and executive-level presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with measurable operational and financial impact.

Leadership & Engagement Expectations

• High-energy, self-starter with strong ownership mindset and results orientation.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear strategic insights.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Experience driving business change through technology investments and process improvements.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution.

Required Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in managing and delivery projects around Data Science.
• Experience leading actionable insights initiatives leveraging with a variety of analytics techniques including machine learning, GenAI and deep learning.
• Understanding of databases and cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, SQL, Hadoop, Redshift, Hana.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, process consulting, and workflow redesign initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML-driven business processes and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior executives.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working in global, cross‑functional environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% based on client needs.

Why Join Evalueserve?

Evalueserve is a global leader in managed services that empower smarter decision‑making and streamline critical workflows for more than 30% of the Fortune 500 companies across 45 countries. With over 5,000 professionals worldwide, our solutions are grounded in deep domain expertise and enhanced by cutting edge AI and automation to boost productivity and scale client impact. Over the last 25 years, we have helped clients transform how they work—and today, we are pushing the frontier further with generative and agentic AI. We foster a merit‑based and innovation‑driven culture that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and professional growth. Our hybrid working model provides international exposure and flexibility. Evalueserve has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across four continents and ranks among the top 5% of global companies for diversity—alongside numerous awards across its solution lines.

Recent Awards and Recognitions

• AIM Research 2025: Top 10 of the “20 Best Firms for Women in Tech”
• Forrester Wave 2024: Leader in Market & Competitive Intelligence Platforms
• Credit Strategy Lending Awards 2024: Winner, “Best Technology Partner”
• Banking Tech Awards 2024: Highly Commended, “Best LendTech”

Follow Us

• Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and career opportunities.
• Discover how our leaders are driving innovation through AI-powered supply chain optimization solution built on Google Cloud.
• Read how Evalueserve climbed 16 places on the “50 Best Firms for Data Scientists in 2024.”

Disclaimer: The following job description serves as an informative reference for the tasks you may be required to perform. However, it does not constitute an integral component of your employment agreement and is subject to periodic modifications to align with evolving circumstances.

Please Note: We appreciate the accuracy and authenticity of the information you provide, as it plays a key role in your candidacy. As part of the Background Verification Process, we may verify your employment, education, and other details. Please ensure all information is factual and submitted on time. For any assistance, your recruiter is available to support you.