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HCLTech is looking forData & AI PrincipalGreetings!!! Job Description: Data & AI PrincipalOverall Exp:12 to 19 yrs Location:Pune/Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad Notice Period:Immediate/30 days/60 days Skills:Data Management, Data Governance, Data & AI, Cloud, Presales, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI.Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished Data & AI Principal to provide strategic leadership across complex customer engagements and enterprise Data & AI initiatives. In this role, you will be the primary client interface, overseeing significant Data & AI projects, and cultivating long-term partnerships focused on transformative, data-driven business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead Strategic Data & AI Engagements:Serve as the principal client liaison, managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale projects exceeding $10M in budget. Client Advisory:Engage directly with clients to develop Data & AI strategy and roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Solution Leadership : Take ownership of crafting solutions and implementation strategies that align with customer’s business objectives and Data Analytics & AI roadmaps, ensuring solutions are both relevant and impactful to their transformation journey. Sales Pipeline Growth : Build and maintain a robust pipeline for Data & AI services, proactively identifying and creating opportunities that contribute to both client success and the expansion of strategic accounts. Practice Building Initiatives : Spearhead initiatives such as generating impactful customer references, public referenceable success stories helps elevate positioning of HCLTech with customers and partners. Play a pivotal role in practice-building activities with an expectation of partial billability. Cross-Functional Collaboration to drive results : Work closely with internal teams and strategic partners to deliver innovative and integrated Data & AI solutions, reinforcing the organization’s market leadership. Reporting & Insights : Deliver clear progress reports, performance insights, and strategic recommendations for both clients and executive leadership, highlighting impact against core KPIs. Principal KPIs for the Role - Revenue influenced ($) - Strategic deal win rate (%) - Account growth rate (%) across Data & AI portfolios - Margin uplift in strategic deals (%) - Number of practice-building initiatives contributed Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related field. Experience: Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Data & AI, with proven success in client engagement and account leadership. Technical & Functional Expertise AI Platform Architecture: Deep knowledge of AI platform architectures and data architectures for enterprise applications. Advisory in Emerging Technologies: Demonstrated expertise in advising on emerging Data & AI technologies and best practices. Cloud & ML Platforms: Proficiency with platforms such as Azure, Google Vertex, AWS, and experience with various AI & ML use cases. Data Governance: Strong skills in data quality, profiling, cataloging, and metadata management. Lead Generation & RFP Response: Successful track record in lead generation, managing RFPs, and crafting compelling solution responses. Commercial Management: Experience preparing SoWs, MSAs, SLOs, and managing P&L for strategic accounts. Core Competencies Leadership: Effective leadership skills, with a focus on building and motivating high-performing teams. Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for diverse audiences. Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on measurable outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and influence global stakeholders. Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Other Requirements Travel: Willingness to travel to client sites as required. Location: Determined by client and business needs.Interested candidates, kindly share their resume on paridhnya_dhawankar@ with below details.Overall Experience: Current and Preferred Location: Current and Expected CTC: Notice Period: