Director

About This Job

C5i

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to assume the role of Senior Director – Agentic AI Products & Platforms, responsible for driving the strategy, architecture, and large-scale deployment of next-generation AI-native platforms built on agentic frameworks.

This role requires a rare combination of deep technical expertise, product leadership, and strategic foresight to design and operationalize intelligent systems capable of autonomous reasoning, planning, and execution. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise adoption of agentic AI systems that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and lead the enterprise-wide vision and roadmap for agent-based AI platforms and products Identify and operationalize opportunities leveraging autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and AI copilots Align AI initiatives with broader organizational and digital transformation objectives

Product & Platform Ownership

Provide end-to-end leadership across the lifecycle of AI-native products and platforms—from ideation through to scale Architect and deliver platforms that enable: Agent orchestration Tool and API integration Contextual memory, reasoning, and decision-making capabilities Ensure solutions are scalable, modular, and aligned with enterprise-grade standards

Technical & Architectural Oversight

Guide the design and implementation of advanced AI architectures, including: Large Language Model (LLM)-based systems Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks Multi-agent collaboration models Establish best practices for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization

Innovation & Framework Leadership

Drive evaluation, adoption, and advancement of agentic AI frameworks and ecosystems Lead experimentation in areas such as: Autonomous decision-making systems Planning and reasoning architectures Tool-augmented and workflow-driven agents Foster a culture of continuous innovation and rapid prototyping

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, data science, product, and business teams Translate complex technical constructs into clear, actionable business insights and strategies Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and clients on AI-driven transformation initiatives

Governance, Risk & Responsible AI

Establish and enforce robust frameworks for AI governance, safety, and ethical deployment Implement mechanisms for: Model validation and monitoring Risk mitigation and hallucination control Data privacy and regulatory compliance

Organizational Leadership

Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Cultivate an environment that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning Develop leadership capabilities within the organization to sustain long-term growth

Experience

Required Qualifications

15–20+ years of progressive experience across AI/ML, data platforms, and product/platform engineering Demonstrated success in leading and scaling AI-native products and enterprise platforms Significant experience in developing or deploying agentic or autonomous AI systems

Technical Expertise

Deep understanding of: Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI ecosystems Prompt engineering, evaluation methodologies, and optimization techniques Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector-based architectures Proven experience in multi-agent systems, orchestration frameworks, and tool integration

Technology & Ecosystem Exposure

Hands-on familiarity with leading frameworks such as: LangChain / LangGraph AutoGen, CrewAI, or equivalent ecosystems Strong grounding in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern development stacks

Product & Business Acumen

Strong product orientation with the ability to translate technical capabilities into tangible business value Experience operating in enterprise environments with complex stakeholder landscapes Proven ability to influence strategic decision-making at senior levels

Leadership Capabilities

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and storytelling skills Demonstrated ability to engage and influence CXO-level stakeholders Strong judgment and decision-making in highly ambiguous and evolving environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in building AI copilots, autonomous enterprise systems, or decision intelligence platforms Contributions to thought leadership (publications, conferences, patents) Exposure to global operating models and cross-cultural teams

Success Measures

Successful deployment and adoption of scalable agentic AI platforms across enterprise use cases Delivery of measurable business outcomes through intelligent automation and AI-driven insights Establishment of robust, secure, and responsible AI systems Development of high-performing teams and sustainable innovation pipelines

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to operate at the forefront of Agentic AI innovation, shaping the development of intelligent systems that redefine how enterprises operate. The role offers significant strategic visibility, the ability to influence organizational direction, and the chance to build transformative AI capabilities at scale.