Practice & Data Science Lead

Were 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

Were looking for professionals with hands-on experience across modern 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 technologys 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, youll 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 youre 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 HCLTechs next generation Data & AI Practice.