Director of Innovation

1 week ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Mastech Digital Full time US$ 1,50,000 - US$ 2,00,000 per year

Position:
Head of Innovation

Location:
Chennai Tamil Nadu (Hybrid- 4 days/week)

Duration:
Full Time

Notice Period:
Only Immediate Joiners/ Currently Serving Notice/ Notice is less than 60 days

Budget
: 30-55 LPA (Depending on level of expertise)

Head of Innovation (Director level but wants recent hands on person)

Dynamic
Head of Innovation
to lead a high-impact innovation team. The role is responsible for
designing, developing, and delivering next-generation solutions
aligned with priorities recommended by GTM (Go-to-Market) teams, delivery teams, and support functions. This is a hybrid role combining
strategic leadership with hands-on technical development
, with a focus on building
core frameworks and accelerators
that can be leveraged across the organization.

The Innovation Head will be a
thought leader and practitioner
, staying ahead of evolving trends in
Agentic AI, Generative AI, data-driven automation, and intelligent enterprise solutions
, translating them into
practical and scalable business applications
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish lightweight governance for evaluating, prioritizing, and scaling innovation ideas.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
  • Define clear success metrics for innovation initiatives (ROI, adoption, time-to-value).
  • Stay current with
    emerging technologies, AI/ML trends, and industry best practices
    .
  • Partner with GTM teams to shape
    customer-facing innovation narratives and differentiators
    .
  • Mentor and upskill team members and delivery functions on
    new technologies and frameworks
    .
  • Architect, design, and prototype innovation solutions in areas such as
    Agentic AI, Generative AI, automation frameworks, and knowledge-driven systems
    .
  • Build
    core reusable platforms
    (APIs, microservices, accelerators, AI frameworks) to speed up solution delivery across business functions.
  • Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilots, iterating quickly with stakeholders.
  • Lead the innovation team, fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and rapid prototyping.
  • Collaborate with GTM, delivery, and support functions to identify high-impact innovation opportunities.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and reusable frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Proven experience leading small, cross-functional teams in innovation, product development, or R&D.
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to align with GTM, delivery, and support teams.
  • Technical Expertise
  • Hands-on experience with
    Agentic AI, Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, multi-agent systems)
    .
  • Proficiency in building frameworks and reusable assets (Python, Java, APIs, cloud-native platforms).
  • Familiarity with modern architectures:
    microservices, event-driven systems, vector databases, and AI orchestration platforms
    .
  • Exposure to cloud ecosystems (GCP, AWS, Azure) and MLOps practices.
  • Innovation Mindset
  • Deep curiosity about
    emerging technologies, AI trends, and enterprise adoption patterns
    .
  • Ability to translate cutting-edge technology into
    practical business value and differentiated offerings
    .

Preferred Qualifications

  • 14+ years of overall experience, with at least 3 years in
    innovation leadership or applied R&D
    roles.
  • Demonstrated track record of
    building and scaling innovative solutions
    in enterprise environments.
  • Experience in
    consulting, product engineering, or digital transformation initiatives
    .
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence senior leadership and clients.

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