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Posted 05 August, 2026

Principal Systems Engineer - Artificial Intelligence

Societe Generale
India-Bangalore Full Time
Reference: 396_132173_26000HAS

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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Consultant - Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead AI-driven transformation initiatives across the organization. This is a senior leadership and consulting role responsible for identifying, shaping, and implementing high-value AI use cases that improve operational efficiency, enhance employee experience, optimize service delivery, and accelerate business outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional and transversal teams across technology, operations, engineering, service management, tooling, and business functions to establish AI as a strategic capability. They will serve as a trusted advisor, thought leader, and hands-on practitioner capable of translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions.

This role requires a combination of strong AI expertise, business consulting skills, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.

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AI Strategy & Transformation

  • Define and drive the organization's AI vision, roadmap, and transformation strategy.
  • Identify opportunities where AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, and automation can create measurable business value.
  • Develop AI use case portfolios aligned with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Establish frameworks to prioritize AI initiatives based on value, feasibility, risk, and business impact.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams on AI adoption and innovation opportunities.

Business Consulting & Innovation

  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand challenges and identify AI-driven solutions.
  • Facilitate ideation workshops and design-thinking sessions to generate innovative use cases.
  • Translate business requirements into AI solution architectures and implementation plans.
  • Build compelling business cases, value realization models, and executive presentations.
  • Champion AI adoption and help drive organizational change.

Solution Design & Implementation

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives from concept through production deployment.
  • Design and implement solutions leveraging:
    • Generative AI
    • Large Language Models (LLMs)
    • Agentic AI
    • Machine Learning
    • Conversational AI
    • Predictive Analytics
    • Intelligent Automation
  • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure scalable and secure implementations.
  • Establish best practices for AI architecture, governance, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with transversal teams across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.
  • Influence stakeholders at all levels to drive AI adoption and transformation.
  • Act as the bridge between business strategy and technical execution.

AI Governance & Responsible AI

  • Establish governance frameworks ensuring ethical, secure, compliant, and responsible AI usage.
  • Define standards for model governance, risk management, explainability, and data privacy.
  • Ensure adherence to organizational, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote responsible AI principles throughout the organization.

Capability Building

  • Create and drive AI awareness programs, communities of practice, and training initiatives.
  • Mentor teams on AI concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
  • Stay current on emerging AI trends, technologies, and industry best practices.

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  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10 years of experience in technology consulting, digital transformation, data science, software engineering, or AI-related roles.
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale AI and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Generative AI
    • Large Language Models (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.)
    • Agentic AI frameworks
    • Machine Learning
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • Intelligent Automation
  • Experience designing and deploying AI solutions within enterprise environments.
  • Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
  • Experience building business cases and defining measurable value outcomes.

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