Job Title: Head – Strategic Initiatives (AI Adoption, Shared Services & Operating Model Transformation) Location: Noida Experience: 12+ years Role Summary: SDG India is seeking a high-impact leader to drive strategic transformation across the organization. This role will focus on spearheading enterprise-wide AI adoption, implementing a shared services delivery model, and enabling a next-generation operating model to enhance cost efficiency, improve solution differentiation, and drive market competitiveness. This is a critical leadership role with cross-functional influence, reporting directly to the Country Manager and working closely with business, delivery, HR, finance, and global leadership teams. Key Responsibilities: AI Strategy & Adoption Lead the enterprise-wide AI transformation agenda — from strategy to execution. Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across delivery, pre-sales, managed services, and internal functions. Work closely with service line leaders to embed AI in delivery workflows, enabling measurable gains in productivity, quality, and decision-making. Define and track success metrics for AI initiatives, ensuring adoption and business impact. Align shared services with AI Strategy, optimizing cost structures and turnaround time. Operating Model Transformation Lead cross-functional programs to evolve SDG India's delivery and engagement model. Drive initiatives to improve pricing competitiveness, resource utilization, and service differentiation. Develop and implement change management plans to support transformation efforts. Strategic Enablement Act as a change catalyst to align leadership, teams, and processes with future-state goals. Benchmark against industry best practices and introduce relevant innovations. Collaborate with finance and business development teams to model cost impact and ROI of initiatives. Key Requirements: 12+ years of experience in management consulting, IT services, or enterprise transformation roles. Proven experience in AI-led transformation , shared services strategy , or operating model change . Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and program governance skills. Prior exposure to the IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise tech consulting space is a plus.
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Head of Strategy