Practice & Data Science Lead

We're Hiring | Practice & Data Science Lead (Data & AI Coach) | HCLTech

Are you a seasoned Data & AI leader passionate about enabling large-scale transformation through learning, coaching, and innovation? HCLTech is looking for an accomplished Practice & Data Science Lead (Data & AI Coach) to co-own our Data & AI Practice and drive capability development across global teams and leadership audiences.

📍 Location: Bengaluru | Chennai | Noida

💼 Experience: 15+ Years

🏢 Organization: HCLTech

About the Role

As a Practice & Data Science Lead (Data & AI Coach), you will play a strategic role across the three pillars of our Data & AI Practice: Content, Capability, and Capacity. In addition to delivering world-class training programs, you will help shape curriculum strategy, build coach capability, manage practice operations, and support enterprise-wide AI adoption initiatives.

This role demands deep expertise in Data Management, Data Governance, Generative AI, Applied AI, AI Ethics & Governance, Advanced Analytics, and Banking Transformation, along with the ability to engage audiences ranging from junior professionals to C-suite executives.

Key Responsibilities

📚 Content Excellence

'05; Own SME contributions for key curriculum areas including:

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• Data Management Frameworks
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• Data Governance & Data Lineage
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• AI Governance & Responsible AI
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• Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
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'05; Drive curriculum blueprinting for VILT, SDL, and hands-on learning programs.

'05; Review and quality-assure training materials, labs, recordings, assessments, and learning assets before release.

'05; Manage content development timelines, stakeholder feedback cycles, and urgent curriculum revisions.

🎯 Capability Development & Coaching

'05; Deliver engaging instructor-led and virtual training programs for global audiences, from junior bankers to CXOs.

'05; Simplify complex concepts including:

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• Enterprise Data Architecture
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• AI & Machine Learning Models
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• ETL & Data Pipelines
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• Large Language Models (LLMs)
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• Generative AI Applications
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• AI Governance Frameworks
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'05; Facilitate case studies, simulations, role-based exercises, and real-world banking use cases.

'05; Develop coach competency frameworks and enhance trainer capability on emerging AI technologies.

&99;️ Capacity Planning & Practice Operations

'05; Deputize for the Practice Lead in planning, governance, and escalation management.

'05; Manage VILT schedules, trainer allocations, readiness tracking, and delivery execution.

'05; Coordinate testing, QA activities, and technical validation for hands-on learning programs.

'05; Maintain weekly practice dashboards covering:

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• Batch Progress
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• Learner Participation
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• Feedback Scores
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• Trainer Utilization
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• Resource Planning
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'05; Support technical coach hiring, evaluation, and onboarding activities.

'05; Act as a primary client-facing representative for training engagements, delivery planning, and stakeholder communication.

🤖 AI Tools & Technical Expertise

We're looking for professionals with hands-on experience across modern AI ecosystems:

Agentic AI & Coding Tools

'05; Claude Code

'05; OpenAI Codex

'05; Gemini AI Sandbox

'05; Agentic Coding Workflows & AI-Assisted Development

Microsoft & Copilot Ecosystem

'05; Microsoft Copilot

'05; GitHub Copilot

'05; Azure Copilot Studio

'05; Copilot-Based Solution Development & Demonstrations

Preferred Experience

⭐ 15+ years of experience in Data Management, Analytics, AI, and Banking Transformation.

⭐ Experience leading or deputizing for large-scale learning and capability-building practices.

⭐ Deep expertise in:

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• Data Governance
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• Regulatory Compliance
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• Risk & Controls
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• Customer Analytics
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• Enterprise Data Strategy
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• Digital Transformation
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⭐ Strong understanding of the Generative AI lifecycle and Responsible AI practices.

⭐ Proven ability to engage senior executives and articulate technology's business value.

Core Skills & Competencies

🔹 Data Governance & Data Management

🔹 Generative AI & Prompt Engineering

🔹 AI Ethics & Responsible AI

🔹 Data Science & Advanced Analytics

🔹 Banking & Financial Services Domain Expertise

🔹 Enterprise Learning & Capability Development

🔹 Stakeholder Management

🔹 Practice Leadership

🔹 Capacity & Resource Planning

🔹 Communication & Facilitation Excellence

🔹 Strategic Problem Solving

🔹 Executive Engagement

Why Join HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of Data & AI learning, influence enterprise transformation initiatives, and work with global clients at the forefront of digital innovation.

📢 If you're passionate about Data, AI, Banking Transformation, and developing future-ready talent, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Interested candidates can apply and be part of HCLTech's next generation Data & AI Practice.