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Director - Product Innovation & Engineering (Data Science & AI)

India Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Director - Product Innovation & Engineering will lead the end‑to‑end ideation, design, and development of GenAI‑powered products, accelerators, and reusable assets for enterprise clients. The role drives cross‑functional engineering leadership, product roadmap ownership, partner ecosystem integration, and thought leadership to deliver scalable, market‑ready AI solutions.
  • Lead GenAI product innovation with full ownership of strategy and execution.
  • Build enterprise‑grade AI solutions that drive real impact and visibility.

About Our Client

Client is a global data science and AI consulting firm specializing in solving the "last‑mile" problem by helping enterprises turn analytics into measurable business value. They deliver industry‑specific AI, data engineering, and analytics solutions across sectors like retail, CPG, BFSI, manufacturing, telecom, and healthcare. Headquartered in the US with global delivery centers, they are known for accelerating value realization through vertical‑first, outcome‑driven data and AI programs.

Job Description

  • Lead the end‑to‑end ideation, design, and development of GenAI‑powered products, accelerators, and reusable assets.
  • Build industry‑specific AI solutions aligned to client needs and market opportunities.
  • Own and maintain the roadmap for reusable AI assets, ensuring alignment with evolving business and customer requirements.
  • Evaluate and integrate partner technologies from hyperscalers, data platforms, and ISVs to accelerate solution delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with sales, presales, and marketing teams to shape GTM strategies and support account growth.
  • Represent the organization in industry forums, analyst briefings, and thought‑leadership platforms.
  • Drive visibility and influence through whitepapers, blogs, product showcases, and innovation storytelling.
  • Track and improve innovation metrics including adoption, time‑to‑market, and business impact.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director - Product Innovation & Engineering should have:

  • 15-20 years of experience in AI/analytics product innovation, solution design, or R&D leadership.
  • Proven track record in building and launching enterprise‑grade AI or data‑driven products across industries like Retail, CPG, BFSI, or Manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks, GenAI architectures, LLMs, and MLOps pipelines.
  • Hands‑on experience owning product roadmaps, developing accelerators, and taking offerings to market.
  • Ability to work with hyperscalers and data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake).
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate research into commercially viable products.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and demonstrated thought leadership (publications, talks, patents).

What's on Offer

  • A high‑impact leadership role driving the vision, strategy, and execution of GenAI product innovation.
  • The opportunity to build scalable, differentiated AI solutions that directly influence enterprise clients and market positioning.
  • Cross‑functional collaboration with top engineering, data science, architecture, and GTM teams to shape next‑gen accelerators.
  • Strong industry visibility through thought‑leadership platforms, showcases, and analyst engagements.
  • A chance to create reusable AI assets and accelerators that define the company's future growth and differentiation.
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Job summary

Function
Analytics
Sub Sector
Machine Learning
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
India
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6973206
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.