Senior Consultant / Engagement Lead – AI-Driven Technology Transformation

Job description

**Experience: 10+ years (including 5+ years in AI/GenAI/Data Science)** **Ascendion Is Seeking An Experienced Technology Transformation Consulting** **leader who will drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives powered by** **AI, GenAI, and advanced data capabilities. This role requires a blend of** **consulting expertise, strategic advisory skills, hands-on delivery leadership, and the ability to guide clients through the design and adoption of next-generation digital, data, and AI platforms.** **Role Overview** **In this role, you will be primarily responsible for managing, running, and** **delivering client engagements end-to-end. You will work closely with business** **and technology stakeholders to shape, design, and execute AI-led** **transformation programs.** **You will also contribute to the growth of Ascendion’s consulting practice through thought leadership, asset creation and mentoring.** **Key Responsibilities** **Engagement Delivery (75–80%)** **Operate as a trusted advisor and delivery leader, often wearing multiple hats** **Such As** **Strategist: Define AI strategy, digital transformation strategy, and enterprise** **roadmaps.** **Value Realization Expert: Quantify business impact, drive measurable** **outcomes, and ensure value realization.** **Project/Program Manager: Manage multi-track engagements, risks, governance, and client communication.** **Track Lead or Program Manager: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver** **business and technology transformation initiatives.** **Typical Engagements Will Include** **Business and technology transformation through AI, Data, and Digital** **enablement.** **Conversational AI and intelligent automation initiatives.** **Target Operating Model (TOM) design for AI-first organizations.** **Enterprise maturity assessments, benchmarking, and strategy development using Ascendion’s proprietary OPQ framework.** **Enterprise-wide process reimagination and modernization.** **Business Expansion & Practice Development (5–15%):** **Contribute To The Consulting Practice Through** **Creating proposal responses and participating in RFP processes.** **Developing proactive pitches and client-centric value propositions.** **Building new assets, frameworks, accelerators, and offerings.** **Collaborating on thought leadership, industry outlook reports, and market** **insights.** **Learning & Self-Development (5–10%)** **Continuously upskill in emerging AI/GenAI technologies, consulting** **Methodologies, And Leadership Capabilities.** **Stay updated on industry trends, cloud platforms, and AI frameworks.** **Mentorship & Team Development (5–10%)** **Mentor and coach consultants, providing guidance on capability development and career progression.** **Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence.** **Required Skills & Experience** **Technical & Domain Expertise** **10+ years of overall experience, including 5+ years in AI, GenAI, and Data** **Science.** **Proven track record in developing and implementing AI strategies, frameworks, and solution architectures.** **Strong consulting background in technology strategy, digital transformation,** **and enterprise modernization.** **Deep understanding of the AI implementation lifecycle: problem definition,** **data preparation, model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and optimization.** **Hands-on Experience With** **Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Deep Learning.** **AI Observability, MLOps, LLMOps, AgentOps.** **Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.** **Working knowledge of public and private LLMs and high-level understanding of LLM fine-tuning.** **Familiarity with multimodal AI, agentic AI frameworks, and emerging AI** **technologies.** **Consulting & Leadership Skills** **Strong client-facing consulting experience with the ability to lead** **transformation conversations at CXO/VP level.** **Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder engagements.** **Experience working with industries heavily influenced by AI adoption and** **GenAI-driven user behaviors.**