Associate Consultant

Company Description Network Science is a Global AI Innovation Platform that empowers enterprises to AI-fy their business using a metric-backward approach across six strategic vectors: Cost, Growth, Risk, Customer Experience, Data, and Sustainability . With 150+ AI projects delivered and a curated portfolio of 70+ pioneering AI startups, we bring together enterprises, startups, researchers, and investors into one transformative ecosystem. Role Description We are seeking an Associate who is passionate about AI adoption and eager to support clients in their transformation journeys. This role blends consulting, research, coordination, and hands-on execution. As an Associate, you will work closely with senior consultants to help organizations understand, adopt, and scale AI responsibly and effectively. Key Responsibilities AI Adoption Support Assist in assessing client readiness across people, processes, technology, and data. Support discovery workshops, pilot design, and scaling activities. Contribute to change management efforts to drive adoption and impact. Consulting & Advisory Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to support AI strategy development. Translate client needs into structured consulting outputs such as diagnostics, use-case libraries, and adoption plans. Prepare presentations, frameworks, and client-facing documentation. AI Project Delivery & Governance Coordinate with technical teams to track project progress and ensure alignment to business requirements. Support governance activities covering ethics, compliance, and model performance monitoring. Help define and track success metrics to measure business value. Vendor & Client Coordination Assist in managing relationships with AI vendors, platform partners, and service providers. Ensure clear communication between clients and internal delivery teams. Support stakeholder management across senior and operational client teams. Business Development Contribute to proposal creation, pitch decks, and go-to-market materials. Research opportunities within existing accounts and support expansion initiatives. Help develop internal IP, playbooks, templates, and accelerators. Research & Thought Leadership Stay updated on emerging AI trends, tools, governance models, and industry applications. Support the creation of thought leadership, blogs, reports, and event materials. Contribute to evolving internal viewpoints on responsible AI adoption. Key Qualifications Education & Background Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields. 1–4 years of experience in consulting, AI/ML, digital transformation, analytics, product, or technology roles. AI & Technical Understanding Foundational understanding of AI concepts (GenAI, ML, NLP, automation). Familiarity with cloud platforms and enterprise AI tools (good to have). Experience working in or supporting AI/tech project delivery is an advantage. Consulting & Business Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to build structured presentations and articulate insights. Comfort working in multi-stakeholder and client-facing environments. Soft Skills Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong ownership, attention to detail, and execution capability. Curious, adaptable, and enthusiastic about AI adoption and consulting work. Good to Have Experience in strategy consulting, innovation teams, or digital transformation roles. Exposure to AI/ML development, data workflows, or product analytics. Experience in startups or fast-paced environments. Understanding of AI governance, ethics, and industry frameworks. What We Offer Opportunity to work on AI adoption programs across industries. Hands-on exposure to both strategy and delivery execution. Close collaboration with senior AI consultants and technical experts. Access to cutting-edge AI tools, research, and learning pathways. A dynamic and innovative environment that encourages growth and experimentation.