Role Summary We are hiring a founding domain expert to build our Industrials consulting vertical. As Industrials SME, you will bridge deep sector knowledge with AI delivery — helping clients in Chemicals, Energy, and Metals & Materials translate complex operational problems into production-grade AI outcomes. You will work independently with senior client stakeholders, shape proposals that win new business, and execute delivery with rigour.

Roles & Responsibilities 1.

Solve Complex Industrial Business Problems

Structure ambiguous business challenges in Chemicals, Energy, and Metals & Materials into clear analytics and AI problem statements.

Identify the highest-value intervention points — where AI/ML can move the needle on yield, cost, safety, or supply chain outcomes.

Pressure-test hypotheses with clients and refine scope before delivery begins.

Lead Client Engagements Independently

Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders — from plant managers to VP Operations to Chief Digital Officers.

Run discovery workshops, alignment sessions, and steering committee reviews with minimal oversight.

Travel to client sites as required (approximately twice a month) to build trust and keep delivery on track.

Execute Analytics and AI Projects End-to-End

Own project delivery — requirements gathering, data assessment, modelling approach, implementation, and measurement.

Work alongside data and AI engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Track delivery milestones, flag risks early, and hold yourself accountable for production outcomes — not just proof-of-concept metrics.

Shape RFP and Proposal Narratives

Write compelling RFP responses and proposal storylines that combine sector insight, AI credibility, and delivery differentiation.





Develop reusable solutioning frameworks and case assets for the Industrials vertical that shorten future bid cycles.

Build the Industrials Practice

Contribute to the Industrials point of view — use-case prioritisation, market sizing, and competitive positioning.

Mentor junior analysts and associates on sector nuance and structured problem-solving. Must-Haves — Non-Negotiable 4–7 years of experience in management consulting, analytics consulting, or enterprise AI/analytics delivery.

Direct exposure to Industrials sectors — Chemicals, Energy, Metals & Materials, or adjacent verticals.

Working knowledge of AI/ML: able to hold credible technical conversations and scope projects.

Proven ability to work independently with senior client stakeholders.

Robust business problem-structuring and written communication skills.

Experience contributing to or writing RFP responses, proposals, or solutioning documents.

Strongly Preferred

Background from a top-tier or boutique analytics/AI consulting firm.

Hands-on experience executing analytics or AI projects in industrial enterprise environments.

Familiarity with digital transformation programs — IoT, predictive maintenance, yield optimisation.

Comfort translating AI capability into executive-level investment narratives. Not a Fit For Candidates with no client-facing delivery experience.

Profiles that require significant technical hand-holding.

Candidates with only academic or internal AI/ML exposure and no consulting or project execution track record.

Working Arrangement

This is a fully remote, client-facing, execution-accountable role. You will engage directly with senior client leadership from week one, with periodic travel to client sites (approximately twice a month) required to support delivery Skills: senior stakeholder management,rfp generation,analytics consulting,artificial intelligence,ai/ml,industrial sector

📌 Industrials Subject Matter Expert (SME) (India)
🏢 EdgeVantage
📍 India