Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – AI & Data Platforms at SIA · Mumbai

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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. We’re 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.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy and execution with a strong focus on AI and Data Science platforms. Based in Mumbai, this role carries group-wide responsibility for both internal and external platforms, supporting our AI-driven offerings and digital transformation initiatives.
The CTO will play a critical role in industrializing AI and data capabilities, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms that power both internal operations and client-facing solutions.
This is a hybrid role combining technology leadership, platform engineering, and AI enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Technology & AI Strategy
Define and execute the group’s technology strategy with a strong emphasis on AI, data, and analytics platforms
Partner with AI & Data Science leadership to industrialize models into scalable products and platforms
Drive innovation in areas such as GenAI, advanced analytics, and data-driven products
Platform Ownership (Internal & Client-Facing)
Own the architecture and scalability of:
Internal platforms (data platforms, knowledge systems, AI tooling, internal apps)
External/client-facing platforms (AI-powered solutions, digital products, client delivery platforms)
Ensure seamless data pipelines, model deployment, and system integration
Build reusable, modular, and scalable platform components
AI & Data Platform Engineering
Lead the development of end-to-end AI/ML platforms (data ingestion, training, deployment, monitoring)
Establish best practices for:
MLOps / LLMOps
Data engineering and governance
Model lifecycle management
Ensure reliability, reproducibility, and scalability of AI solutions
Engineering Leadership & Delivery
Build and lead multidisciplinary teams across:
Software engineering
Data engineering
ML engineering
Platform & DevOps
Drive a strong engineering culture focused on quality, speed, and innovation
Oversee delivery of complex, multi-platform initiatives
Data, Security & Infrastructure
Define and implement data architecture and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and AI governance standards
Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), ensuring scalability and cost efficiency
Implement robust cybersecurity and model risk management practices
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
Act as a senior technology partner to business and AI leaders
Support client engagements where deep technology expertise is required
Translate business and AI use cases into scalable platform solutions
Governance & Operations
Establish governance frameworks for platform and AI investments
Manage technology budgets, vendors, and partnerships (including AI/tech ecosystems)
Track KPIs across platform performance, AI adoption, and delivery excellence
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Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience as a CTO, Head of Engineering, or senior technology leader in AI/data-driven environments
Strong experience building and scaling AI/ML platforms and data ecosystems
Deep understanding of:
Cloud-native architectures
Data platforms (lakehouse, streaming, etc.)
MLOps / LLMOps frameworks
Experience delivering both internal platforms and client-facing digital/AI products
Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams
Preferred Experience
Experience in consulting, digital services, or AI-driven organizations
Exposure to GenAI and large language model ecosystems
Experience scaling technology teams in India or global delivery models
Key Competencies
Strategic vision in AI and technology
Strong execution and platform mindset
Ability to bridge data science and engineering worlds
Stakeholder influence at executive level
Innovation with pragmatic delivery
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape and scale AI-driven platforms at a group level
High-impact role at the intersection of technology, data, and business
Exposure to cutting-edge AI use cases and global clients
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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.