Job Description: Transformation Head
Position: Senior Platform Leader – AI Training Data Services
Location: PAN India
Level : Senior Director/ Director
Experience Level: 20+ years in Data, AI, and Platform Engineering
Role Overview
We are seeking a visionary and technically strong leader to spearhead the design and development of Cognizant’s AI Training Data Service (AITDS) offering. This role requires deep expertise in data engineering, AI/ML lifecycle, and platform architecture, combined with the ability to drive innovation and new thinking in building scalable, domain-rich solutions for enterprise AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Strategy & Architecture
- Define and own the architecture for the AITDS platform, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability across cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Drive innovation in data preparation, annotation, validation, and continuous learning workflows.
- Technical Leadership
- Guide engineering teams on building modular components (data ingestion, profiling, annotation, governance, deployment).
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies for AI data readiness.
- AI & Data Expertise
- Design frameworks for high-quality training data generation for AI/ML models.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and ethical AI standards.
- Product & Partner Strategy
- Identify new products, tools, and strategic partners to accelerate platform development.
- Make informed build vs. buy decisions based on technical, financial, and strategic considerations.
- Collaboration & Thought Leadership
- Partner with product managers, data scientists, and client teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.
- Represent Cognizant in industry forums and contribute to thought leadership in AI data services.
- Delivery & Operational Excellence
- Establish best practices for platform deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience
- Data Expertise: Strong background in data engineering, data quality, and governance.
- AI/ML Knowledge: Hands-on experience with AI/ML lifecycle, model training, and data annotation strategies.
- Platform Engineering: Proven track record in designing and building large-scale platforms (preferably SaaS or PaaS).
- Cloud & DevOps: Expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP; containerization (Docker/Kubernetes); CI/CD pipelines.
- Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
- Innovation Mindset: Strong ability to conceptualize and implement new ideas for AI data readiness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI data platforms, MLOps, and data labeling tools.
- Knowledge of domain-specific data challenges (e.g., BFSI, healthcare, telecom).
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
