Job Description

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The AI Strategy Lead is responsible for shaping and guiding the strategic direction of AI initiatives across the organization. This role ensures that AI


platforms, data architectures, and tools are selected and integrated in alignment with wider technology and business strategy.


The Strategy Lead bridges business and technology perspectives, working closely with stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases, define strategic


priorities, and ensure that the right technologies are selected for the right business problems. This role monitors trends, keeps up to date on latest


technological developments and works with vendors to develop POC's to preparer later adoption and scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and drive the strategic roadmap for AI across the enterprise. Guide the selection and integration of AI platforms, data architectures, and tools. Engage stakeholders across business and technology functions to align priorities. Develop and evaluate AI use cases for strategic fit and value realization. Maret and trend monitoring for new technologies and tools and vendors Work with selected vendors to develop POC for later adoption. Monitor strategic KPIs and report on AI impact and maturity.

Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Business, Technology, AI, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in AI strategy, digital transformation, or enterprise architecture. Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Proven ability to engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Deep understanding of both business and technology perspectives in AI. Experience in use case development, policy alignment, and risk governance. Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.


Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.


Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.