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 up-to-date 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.

📌 Practice & Data Science Lead (Chennai)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Chennai