AI Practice Head

Job Title: AI Practice Head

Location: Bengaluru, work from Avaali office

Reports to: Practice Director

About the Organization:

Avaali is at the forefront of driving digital outcomes via emerging technology solutions to empower businesses with cost optimization and operational efficiency. With a focus on delivering measurable outcomes, our AI initiatives are reshaping business processes and enabling margin improvements for global enterprises.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and visionary AI Practice Head who will be instrumental in driving innovation, building scalable AI practices, and designing solutions aligned with our organizational goals of security, governance, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute AI Initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders at all levels to identify and implement AI-driven solutions that address key pain points and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Actively participate in multidisciplinary and cross-functional (fusion) teams to oversee the entire lifecycle of AI projects—from ideation to execution.
  • Stay on top of cutting-edge AI trends, innovations, and best practices in the industry while leveraging these insights to deliver impactful solutions.
• Design and Implement AI Solutions
  • Architect AI-based solutions that align with Avaali’s vision of operational cost optimization and margin improvement for clients.
  • Ensure that all AI solutions are scalable, secure, governed, and adhere to applicable regulations and compliance standards.
  • Create personalized solutions aligned with specific business requirements and ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Build and Scale the AI Practice
  • Establish and grow a high-performance, scalable AI practice by recruiting top AI talent and mentors while fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
  • Develop and implement standardized methodologies, frameworks, and best practices to drive consistency and excellence across AI initiatives.
  • Create knowledge-sharing forums, training modules, and certifications to upskill internal teams and establish Avaali as a center of excellence for AI.
• Strategic Alignment and Leadership
  • Define the AI strategy and roadmap that ties directly into business goals and overall digital transformation initiatives.
  • Actively contribute to thought leadership by participating in industry forums, driving the creation of AI-related whitepapers, and supporting marketing in crafting compelling narratives around Avaali’s AI expertise.
  • Partner with stakeholders from R&D, product development, and operations to ensure all AI projects align with strategic priorities and deliver maximum ROI.
• Incremental Responsibilities (Industry Best Practices)
  • Establish ethical AI practices that prioritize transparency, accountability, and fairness in all models and implementations.
  • Develop performance metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of AI solutions on business outcomes while delivering insights for continuous optimization.
  • Foster a customer-first approach by actively gathering client feedback and translating it into actionable product and service improvements.

Requirements

• Skills and Competencies
  • Deep knowledge of AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and platforms, including hands-on experience with AI-based tools and cloud ecosystems.
  • Strong expertise in designing enterprise-class AI systems that balance innovation with security, governance, and compliance needs.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale AI initiatives across industries, including successful implementation of impactful solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a strategic mindset that embraces emerging opportunities.
• Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience including in AI leadership roles, ideally including consultancy or enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling AI capabilities and teams.
  • Experience defining and managing budgets for AI initiatives while delivering cost-effective outcomes.
• Benefits of Joining Avaali
  • Be a key leader driving transformational change in cutting-edge industries.
  • Work with a highly skilled and innovative team eager to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve.
  • Opportunity to develop AI solutions with real-world impact, empowering businesses to thrive in a digital-first era.

If you are a visionary leader ready to shape the future of AI at scale, we invite you to apply for this role.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and vision for AI at Avaali to recruitments@avaali.com and ritu.sharma@avaali.com

About Avaali:

Headquartered in Bangalore, started in 2013, Avaali Solutions is a leading provider of digital solutions to help reduce operational costs for upper mid to large enterprises. The company has executed over 250+ engagements for large marquee brands across Asia, MEA and parts of Europe. The company has its product line under Velocious as well as its services and consulting offerings in partnership with various technology vendors. The company has done some of largest and most complex shared service automation projects and consolidated, standardized and automated these processes. As a result of their engagements, they have brought about a 35-50% reduction in process cycle time and a 10-15% reduction in cost. Improved visibility, governance and transparency are other themes that Avaali focuses on via these initiatives. The company has deep skills on technologies such as ML based ICR/OCR, enterprise content management, workflow automation solutions, chatbot, RPA and digital signature. The company has a dominant presence in procure to pay automation with over 100+ implementations in this space. Some of the prominent clients of Avaali are Tata Sky, Borosil, Sun TV, Bidco Africa, Nayara Energy and many more.

For more information please website: https://www.avaali.com/