AI Advisory Director / Associate Director

Otavo.ai is the hiring agency and is hiring on behalf of their client

Title: AI Advisory Director / Associate Director

Location: Delhi (or willing to relocate)

Compensation: 45–55L fixed + 5–7L variable

Experience Required: Ideally 8–15 years (exceptional candidates with 7–9 years considered)

About the Hiring Company – Name will be revealed to shortlisted candidates only after evaluating fit A global non-profit advisory and research organization (201–500 employees) focused on social impact and data analytics, partnering with governments, NGOs and enterprises to deliver mission-driven solutions.

The Role

- We are looking for a senior leader to lead the organization's AI Advisory practice, working with governments and social-sector clients in India.
- You will combine AI expertise with policy advisory and business development, at the intersection of AI, governance and consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead AI policy advisory and support for government partners, including designing and deploying tech-enabled systems and frameworks.
- Engage with government officials and stakeholders as a credible voice on AI and policy in governance contexts.
- Originate and develop new AI advisory engagements with government organizations and other partners.
- Represent the organization through thought leadership, public communications and sector engagement.
- Lead AI transformation engagements, including identifying use cases, building and evaluating AI products, and integrating them into client systems.
- Design and deliver workshops, training programs and workflow redesign sessions for clients.
- Contribute to financial sustainability through strategic decisions, resource allocation and client trust-building.

What We're Looking For

- Demonstrated experience with AI technologies, products or technology transformation, with a practical understanding of AI capabilities and limitations in complex organizations.




- Technically robust enough to evaluate AI solutions, guide technical teams and advise government stakeholders on feasibility, implementation and risks.
- Ideally 8–15 years of relevant experience, with the maturity to engage senior stakeholders and lead complex initiatives independently.
- Substantive experience developing, evaluating, implementing or leading AI-driven initiatives.
- Strong motivation to work on technology-driven solutions for governments and social-sector organizations.
- Prior exposure to government advisory, public-sector transformation or development-sector projects.

Must Haves:

- Strategy or management consulting experience with a technology or AI focus.
- Product management or technology leadership at leading technology companies.
- AI, digital transformation or technology practice experience at consulting firms.
- Leadership experience at AI startups or high-potential technology companies.
- Familiarity with the political and operational context of Indian government institutions.

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead an AI advisory practice that drives meaningful public-sector transformation, working on intellectually challenging, high-impact problems with government and social-sector partners.

About the Hiring Agency

Otavo.ai is a global AI-driven platform focused on senior recruitment for roles ranging from 40L to 2 Cr in compensation. Founded by serial entrepreneur Mahak Garg, a Stanford MBA and Forbes Under 30 honoree, the company builds on her prior experience scaling Udayy with leading global investors. Otavo.ai currently partners with 30+ fast-growing companies worldwide to address their senior talent hiring needs.

The platform maintains a curated network of 10,000+ high-performing candidates with 5–20 years of experience, including alumni from top global schools and leaders across marketing, product, and strategy in major firms and startups. For each open role, Otavo.ai provides a small set of pre-vetted, well-matched candidates rather than long lists of low-fit profiles, enhancing hiring efficiency and quality.

📌 AI Advisory Director/Associate Director (Delhi)
🏢 Otavo.ai
📍 Delhi