Vice President of Generative AI & Data Science

Company Description

Blend360 is a premier AI services provider committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and our exceptional people. We fuel bold visions and tackle significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. We are dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for our clients, and we're looking for a visionary and results-oriented Vice President of Generative AI & Data Science to spearhead our growth in this transformative space.

Are you a leader who is passionate about the potential of Generative AI to revolutionize business? Do you thrive on crafting innovative solutions that deliver tangible ROI for clients? Are you excited to build and mentor a high-performing team of GenAI consultants? If so, Blend360 is the place for you.

Job Description

As our Vice President of Generative AI & Data Science, you will be instrumental in shaping and driving Blend360's GenAI capabilities and solutions for our clients. You will be responsible for formulating GenAI-powered solutions for our clients, building a talented team, and establishing our Data Science & Insights line of business as a thought leader in the application of Generative AI for business value creation and transformation.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Solution Development: Leverage your deep expertise to lead teams that conceptualize, design, and oversee the development of innovative GenAI-powered solutions and experiences across various industries and business functions (e.g., content generation, summarization, conversational AI, code generation, synthetic data, etc.).
• Business Development: Participate in business development efforts for GenAI solutions sold to clients, including shaping proposals and solutions for new and existing clients and presenting Blend360’s GenAI delivery capabilities.
• Client Engagement Leadership: Oversee and lead complex GenAI consulting engagements, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions that drive measurable business value for our clients. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and build a high-performing team of GenAI consultants with diverse skill sets in areas such as prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, GenAI model development, and application integration. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Practice Development: Develop and standardize GenAI consulting methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Contribute to the creation of reusable assets, project accelerators, and knowledge repositories.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with Blend360's data science, engineering, and intelligent application teams to deliver integrated solutions and leverage the company's broader capabilities.
• ROI Focus: Ensure that all GenAI solutions are designed and delivered with a clear focus on achieving significant and measurable return on investment for our clients.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• A strong track record of 10+ years of experience, with a significant focus on Artificial Intelligence and a deep specialization in Generative AI.
• Prior consulting and/or technology consulting experience is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in applying Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, Bard, Llama, Stable Diffusion, etc.) and related technologies to solve complex business problems and create new opportunities.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver successful AI or GenAI consulting engagements, showcasing tangible business outcomes.
• Experience in leading and building high-performing teams, including recruitment, mentorship, and performance management.
• Excellent business development and client management skills, including experience in proposal development and executive-level communication.
• Deep understanding of various GenAI use cases across industries and business functions.
• Strong technical acumen and familiarity with relevant GenAI tools, platforms, and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, vector databases, cloud-based AI services).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strategic and analytical mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving and delivering impactful results.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business, Engineering). Advanced degree preferred.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying at the forefront of advancements in Generative AI.

Additional Information

The Blend360 Way:

We believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where every employee can thrive. We value individuals with diverse backgrounds and recognize that talent can arise from various experiences. At Blend360, you'll find a collaborative and supportive culture, opportunities for rapid career growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects with some of the world's leading companies. We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and a vibrant, entrepreneurial spirit.

If you are a visionary leader ready to shape the future of GenAI consulting and make a significant impact at a rapidly growing and innovative company, we encourage you to apply!