AI Transformation Leader

Job ID: DEV-IND-2272

Department: Projects
Job Type: Permanent
Location: India

Job Details

Walk-in Interview on 29 & 30 January 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at our Calicut office.

The AI Transformation Leader is responsible for defining, driving, and scaling Artificial Intelligence initiatives across the organization. This role owns the AI transformation roadmap, ensuring AI is embedded into business strategy, products, platforms, and operations to deliver measurable and sustainable business value.

This is a senior leadership role that bridges business vision, technology execution, and organizational change, working closely with executive leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities:

AI Strategy & Transformation

Define and own the enterprise AI transformation strategy and roadmap
Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across business units and client offerings
Translate business objectives into scalable, AI-driven initiatives

Execution & Delivery Leadership

Lead end-to-end AI transformation programs, from concept through implementation and adoption
Collaborate with product, engineering, QA, data, and business teams to ensure successful delivery
Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards

Governance & Responsible AI

Establish AI governance, standards, and best practices
Ensure ethical, responsible, and compliant use of AI technologies
Oversee AI risk management, data privacy, and regulatory considerations

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a senior advisor in client-facing AI transformation initiatives
Participate in executive-level discussions to shape AI-driven client solutions
Align internal AI capabilities with client and market expectations

Capability Building & Leadership

Build and scale AI capabilities, teams, and operating models
Mentor and develop AI leaders, analysts, and cross-functional teams
Drive an AI-first culture focused on innovation, accountability, and impact

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Define KPIs to measure AI transformation success and ROI
Track outcomes and continuously refine AI strategy based on results and industry trends

Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
10 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, or AI-driven initiatives
Proven experience leading large-scale transformation or enterprise technology programs
Strong understanding of:

Generative AI and LLM-based systems

Intelligent automation and AI-enabled workflows

Data platforms, analytics, and AI solution architectures
Ability to translate business challenges into AI strategies and execution plans
Experience working with senior leadership and enterprise clients
Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and change-management skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities

Good to Have (Strategic Advantage)

Experience establishing or leading an AI Center of Excellence (CoE)
Background in consulting, enterprise solution delivery, or large digital programs
Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms and enterprise AI governance models
Exposure to global or multi-region organizations
Knowledge of AI ethics, compliance, and risk frameworks

Leadership Expectations

Acts as a senior AI transformation leader and change driver
Balances innovation with practicality, governance, and business value
Builds sustainable AI capabilities beyond individual tools or platforms
Represents Timesworld in strategic AI discussions with clients and partners