Gen AI Center of Excellence Lead

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. Were optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our consultants serve clients worldwide. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. Job Description Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on GenAI CoE Lead to build and scale our Generative AI capabilities in Mumbai. This is a manager-level role (57 years of experience) with a strong emphasis on client delivery in the initial phase. You will lead by doing directly contributing to client projects while setting up the foundations of our GenAI Center of Excellence. We are a privileged partner of OpenAI and Anthropic, giving you direct exposure to the most advanced LLM ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Lead the setup and growth of the GenAI Center of Excellence Be hands-on in client delivery: design, build, and deploy GenAI solutions Work directly with clients to identify high-value use cases and deliver MVPs and production systems Develop LLM-based applications (prompting, RAG, agents, fine-tuning where relevant) Build reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices Mentor a small team while remaining deeply involved technically Collaborate with leadership and report directly to the CTO Qualifications Required Qualifications 57 years of experience in AI / Data / ML roles Strong hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) Certifications in OpenAI / Anthropic (or equivalent) strongly preferred Proven track record of delivering client-facing AI projects Solid understanding of ML systems, APIs, and cloud environments Ability to balance technical depth and client interaction Additional Information Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. .