Job Description
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
✅ Own SME contributions for key curriculum areas including:
- Data Management Frameworks
- Data Governance & Data Lineage
- AI Governance & Responsible AI
- Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
✅ Drive curriculum blueprinting for VILT, SDL, and hands-on learning programs.
✅ Review and quality-assure training materials, labs, recordings, assessments, and learning assets before release.
✅ Manage content development timelines, stakeholder feedback cycles, and urgent curriculum revisions.
Capability Development & Coaching
✅ Deliver engaging instructor-led and virtual training programs for global audiences, from junior bankers to CXOs.
✅ Simplify complex concepts including:
- Enterprise Data Architecture
- AI & Machine Learning Models
- ETL & Data Pipelines
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Generative AI Applications
- AI Governance Frameworks
✅ Facilitate case studies, simulations, role-based exercises, and real-world banking use cases.
✅ Develop coach competency frameworks and enhance trainer capability on emerging AI technologies.
⚙️ Capacity Planning & Practice Operations
✅ Deputize for the Practice Lead in planning, governance, and escalation management.
✅ Manage VILT schedules, trainer allocations, readiness tracking, and delivery execution.
✅ Coordinate testing, QA activities, and technical validation for hands-on learning programs.
✅ Maintain weekly practice dashboards covering:
- Batch Progress
- Learner Participation
- Feedback Scores
- Trainer Utilization
- Resource Planning
✅ Support technical coach hiring, evaluation, and onboarding activities.
✅ 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
✅ Claude Code
✅ OpenAI Codex
✅ Gemini AI Sandbox
✅ Agentic Coding Workflows & AI-Assisted Development
Microsoft & Copilot Ecosystem
✅ Microsoft Copilot
✅ GitHub Copilot
✅ Azure Copilot Studio
✅ 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:
- Data Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk & Controls
- Customer Analytics
- Enterprise Data Strategy
- Digital Transformation
⭐ 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.