Associate Practice Director ( Data & AI)

AtkinsRéalis

  • Bangalore, Karnataka
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job DescriptionWe’re AtkinsRéalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world’s most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer’.Location: Bangalore
Department: Digital - Data & AI
Reporting To: Director – Data & AIRole SummaryWe are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced AI/ML initiatives across the organization. This role demands deep expertise in machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, and cloud-native AI solutions, with a strong emphasis on innovation, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.Key Responsibilities
  • Architect and lead the development of scalable ML/DL models for real-world applications.
  • Drive innovation using Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, and autonomous systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to align AI solutions with strategic goals.
  • Lead MLOps implementation for automated training, evaluation, and deployment (Azure preferred).
  • Establish governance frameworks for ethical and compliant AI development.
  • Mentor and upskill data science teams on emerging technologies and best practices.
  • Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and thought leadership initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years in Data Science, AI/ML, with proven leadership in enterprise-scale projects.
  • Expertise in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, LangChain, AutoGen, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
  • Strong foundation in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, NLP, computer vision, and time series forecasting.
  • Experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Llama), orchestration tools (e.g., Crew AI, LangGraph), and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS).
  • Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and their intersection with AI.
  • Proven track record in integrating AI into product development and business operations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field.
  • Certifications from Microsoft, AWS, IIT-Delhi, or equivalent in AI/ML, GenAI.
  • Experience in Agile environments and leading cross-functional teams.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.Meeting Your Needs:To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees ‘Total Reward’.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.Additional Information:We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.Link:Worker Type EmployeeJob Type RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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