Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – AI & Data Platforms

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

 

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

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.