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The Software Applications Development Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for developing new applications and improving upon existing applications based on the needs of the internal organization and / or external clients.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Develops applications that effectively accomplish client objectives and user needs.
+ Designs and writes code for applications and maintain applications databases.
+ Analyzes and edits existing software applications to improve and optimize functionality, fix problems, and enable their use on new hardware platforms.
+ Remodels and adapts applications as needed to optimize performance.
+ Identifies specific client needs and preferences related to the application.
+ Tests applications extensively to ensure they are error and bug-free.
+ Installs applications and acts as technical advisor.
+ Communicates with relevant internal technical stakeholders to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
+ Consults with clients in the design phase to determine client needs.
+ Produces software documentation following company software process and templates.
+ Participates in software product review meetings and team meetings.
+ Performs any other related task as required.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Seasoned understanding of computer science, with specific knowledge of computer programming, application design, and user-focused features.
+ Good team player who maintains the integrity of the team.
+ Excellent attention to detail capabilities.
+ Ability to understand and analyze complex systems.
+ Extended proficiency in writing software using the Java Programming Language and a standard object library.
+ Seasoned knowledge of software development process
+ Seasoned proficiency with agile development such as Scrum
+ Seasoned knowledge of software integrated development environments
+ Seasoned knowledge in various programming languages such as (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++.
+ Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills, using relevant information to make timely and critical decisions that affect cross-functional teams.
+ Ability to handle client and customer issues tactfully and professionally.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.
+ Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.
+ Scrum / Project Management certification preferred.
**Required experience:**
+ Seasoned Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
+ Seasoned experience with Programming Languages such as (but not limited to) C, C++, Java, Python.
+ Seasoned experienced with Linux or Unix and Windows operating systems.
+ Seasoned experience working with SQL.
+ Seasoned project management experience and/or experience working in an Agile environment.
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
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NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
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About the Role

As Director of AI Innovation & Research, Finance, you will lead our team to build and deliver impactful AI solutions. You will own the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of these solutions from start to finish. A key part of your role is to collaborate with Workday Product Management, using your deep finance knowledge and our internal AI innovations to craft future products.
 

Primary Responsibilities

Be a senior authority in finance functions like Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury. Use your deep understanding of their challenges to identify AI opportunities.

Define and drive the AI roadmap for our team, ensuring it aligns with business goals.

Translate sophisticated finance needs into clear, actionable AI/ML problems and technical specifications.

Provide technology leadership and architectural guidance to the team, leading all aspects of the design and implementation of scalable AI solutions.

Mentor and guide a team of AI/ML professionals, encouraging a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Own end-to-end delivery of AI projects. Ensure solutions are robust, secure, and deliver real impact to finance operations.

Champion our AI solutions internally and externally, clearly presenting their business value and capabilities to stakeholders and leadership.

Quantify the benefits of AI initiatives (e.g., efficiency gains, improved accuracy) with data-driven analysis and return on investment assessments.

About You

You are an entrepreneurial leader with a dual passion for redefining finance and deep technical expertise in AI. You are driven to find and solve sophisticated problems. You can dive into intricate technical challenges while empowering your team to deliver outstanding results. You can articulate complex financial and technical ideas to anyone, from engineers to executives.

Primary Skill Sets

Deep Finance Expertise: Exceptional knowledge of core finance functions, especially within a SaaS business model.

AI/ML Technical Leadership: Proven ability to define and drive the technical vision for complex AI/ML systems and lead a team in building and deploying production-grade solutions.

Critical Thinking: The ability to identify strategic opportunities for AI to transform finance and develop clear, actionable plans.

Communication Skills: Outstanding ability to clearly and persuasively connect with both technical and non-technical audiences.

AI/ML Expertise: Extensive knowledge of various machine learning and deep learning algorithms, including model selection, training, evaluation, and deployment.

Technical Program Management: Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of large-scale AI/ML programs.

Executive influence : ability to present to C-level, shape org-wide AI strategy in Finance.

Proven experience in a people leadership role in a fast-paced, innovative environment, preferably a SaaS company.

Experience: 10+ years of leadership experience in data science or machine learning initiatives with a blend of technical expertise and significant exposure to finance/accounting. Startup or technology consulting experience , particularly in the field of AI, is a strong plus.

**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
+ 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
+ 3 years of experience with Machine Learning (ML) infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging).
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience in technical projects, from conception to deployment, with a focus on delivering results on time.
+ Experience in a research or academic setting, collaborating with researchers and translating research findings into practical applications.
+ Experience in machine learning, deep learning, and AI development, with a track record of building and deploying production-level models.
+ Experience in Partner and devices product portfolio and an understanding of AI.
+ Ability to work with distributed teams, including product managers, researchers, and other stakeholders, across multiple time zones to drive AI adoption and integration.
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
In this role, you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Develop, train, evaluate, and deploy AI/ML models, ensuring their robustness, scalability, and integration into production systems.
+ Collaborate with Partners and Devices Forum product teams and research teams to deliver AI-based features.
+ Work with the team, leveraging their proximity and partnerships with product teams to maximize efficiency and impact.
+ Identify common needs across multiple engagements and build shared infra and models which will serve as a common toolset and blueprints to deliver the next engagements faster.
+ Transfer valuable AI knowledge and expertise to the product teams you engage with, empowering them for future AI-driven initiatives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also and If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form:

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Based at the British High Commission in New Delhi the job holder will have a key role in the creation and delivery of a newly established team that will lead on the Commercial AI & Innovation the United Kingdom’s (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The Team will be a part of the FCDO’s wider Commercial Directorate and report into the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Commercial Team located in the UK. The role of the New Delhi DDaT Team will be to lead and operate as a Commercial AI & Innovation hub to support DDaT and FCDO key stakeholders across Diplomacy and Development.

The job holder will require strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with colleagues, customers and suppliers in the UK.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

The primary responsibility of the jobholder will be to support the AI & Innovation Hub in delivering the required outputs as listed below, but not limited to:

Gathering data to create, maintain and report on the AI & Innovation Category Strategies

Increased knowledge and sharing of intel on AI in a global / international advancements and scale, and also assessing other interesting technology

xHMG AI knowledge sharing

Gathering and reporting on Market Intelligence with the business e.g. supplier insights, and cross government approach,

AI Commercial Advisors within FCDO

Horizon and market scanning and reporting.

Supporting the business with AI Commercial insights e.g. differing commercial models that are used.

Create, manage, oversee the Commercial AI Pipeline.

Responsible for reporting and monitor market trends, competition activities to enable the business to make sound and balanced judgements, 

Creating data reporting to be evidence base to help the business make informed decisions.

Business partnering with overseas Contract Management Hub

Develop a cadence of commercial reporting and engagement between the business, clients, and project teams.

Guidance, support and assistance in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders

Monitor market trends, competition activities and business needs.

Develop case studies, success stories and lesson learning opportunities 

The jobholder will be responsible for working with owners in the FCDO and the DDaT Commercial Team to ensure that business needs are met, value for money is achieved and that Global AI & Innovation Category Plans are developed, managed and communicated to the relevant stakeholders within DDaT and the wider FCDO as required

Act as cover for the Deputy Head of Commercial - AI & Innovation’ 

Other responsibilities as required. 

Working Pattern:

Gross conditioned hours are 40 hours per week. Any changes with regards to work hours or working patterns, considering alignment to certain UK shift timings will be basis the operations requirements and an agreement with the line manager/ head of department.

Learning and development opportunities:

Candidates should note that the FCDO operates within a regulated sector for procurement and that training will be provided on the UK’s legal framework Continual professional development through CIPS certification up to MCIPS / or CPSM. Foundation Level Contract Management Training - Government Commercial Office shall also be provided.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

3-4 years of relevant experience

Experience in category strategy development and maintenance

Previous experience in working in a capacity which is regional/international and beyond domestic market.

Evidence of ability to deliver at pace, learning and developing on the job.

Ability to own initiative and be an integral part of a wider team with shared goals and vision.

Extensive language knowledge in English language.

Language Requirements:

Language: English (essential) & Hindi (desirable)

Level of Language Required: Operational (Extensive)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

AI & Innovation experience in a Commercial environment

Experience & knowledge of Hindi language.

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 25 August 2025 Grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) New Delhi Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 2 Salary Currency INR Salary INR 121,533 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation Type of Salary monthly Start Date 1 October 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 121,533 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 23 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

• 12+ years of professional experience in commercial or web-scale system software development and delivery
• Proficiency in a modern programming language such as C#, Java, or Python
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
• Knowledge of network, distributed, asynchronous, and concurrent programming
• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Based at the British High Commission in New Delhi the job holder will be a member of the newly established team that will lead on the Commercial AI & Innovation to support the United Kingdom’s (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The Team will be a part of the FCDO’s wider Commercial Directorate and report into the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Commercial Team located in the UK. The role of the New Delhi DDaT Team will be to lead and operate as a Commercial AI & Innovation Hub to support DDaT and FCDO key stakeholders across Diplomacy and Development.

Deputy Head - Commercial AI & Innovation will support the Head of Commercial AI & Innovation and manage the Senior Advisors – Commercial AI & Innovation (HEO) for the development, maintenance and delivery of AI & Innovation category strategies to support the wider FCDO objectives

The jobholder will work closely and coordinate, manage and support the development and delivery of AI & Innovation Commercial Insights, gathering and sharing market intelligence with the business and commercially assessing and capturing value and benefits from AI & Innovation to support FCDO.

Due to the remote management aspect of the role the job holder will require strong communication, interpersonal, and be a strong team member with the ability to interact with colleagues, customers and suppliers in the UK.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

The primary responsibility of the jobholder will be to support the Head of Commercial – AI & Innovation in delivering the required outputs for the AI & Innovation Hub as listed below, but not limited to:

Develop, maintain and deliver AI & Innovation Category Strategy’s

Analysing and delivery of Market Intelligence with the business e.g. supplier insights, and cross government approach.

Commercially supporting FCDO dedicated in-house team for disruptive innovation and operational technology R&D (referred to as FCDOx).

Commercially assessing and capturing value and benefits from AI/Innovations.

Supporting the business with AI Commercial insights e.g. differing commercial models that are used.

Lead the creation of, manage, oversee the Commercial AI Pipeline.

Provide Commercial AI how to buy training/awareness.

Capture and oversee Commercial AI risks.

Monitor adherence to internal and external policies, including regulatory requirements.

Risk Management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks associated with AI & Innovation.

People and capability development of the team

Continuous improvements, lessons learning and best practice

Ensure best in class technology and tools

Provide monthly AI/Innovation updates to the DDaT Team, Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders

Working with key stakeholder across FCDO to capture and help refine business requirements

Other duties as required

Act as cover for the Head of Commercial - AI & Innovation

Line management responsibilities for the HEO Senior Advisors(X2) – Commercial AI & Innovation

The jobholder will be responsible for working with owners in the FCDO and the DDaT Commercial Team to ensure that business needs are met, value for money is achieved and that Global AI & Innovation Category Plans are developed, managed and communicated to the relevant stakeholders within DDaT and the wider FCDO as required

As part of their day-to-day role the jobholder will need to manage:

Global AI & Innovation category development with expertise and knowledge of spend, market conditions, and environments.

Monitor and maintain portfolio risk management and mitigation.

Other responsibilities as required.

Behaviours Expected of Job Holder:

To display evidence of ability to deliver at pace, learning and developing on the job

To display ability to own initiative and be an integral part of a wider team with shared goals and vision

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):  

Line management duties of 2 X Senior Advisors Commercial AI & Innovation

Working Pattern:

Gross conditioned hours are 40 hours per week. Any changes with regards to work hours or working patterns, considering alignment to certain UK shift timings will be basis the operations requirements and an agreement with the line manager/ head of department.

Flexible working can be considered, a mix between office/home-based working is currently practice but increased presence in the office will be expected; with a current expectation of 4 days per week in the office.

Learning and development opportunities:

Continual professional development through CIPS certification up to MCIPS / or CPSM – Multiple Options

Foundation Level Contract Management Training - Government Commercial Office

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

Candidates should note that the FCDO operates within a regulated sector for procurement and that training will be provided on the UK’s legal framework for conducting public sector procurement.

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the required domain

Demonstrated knowledge of AI & Innovation.

Working Internationally - previous experience in working in a capacity which is regional/international and beyond domestic market

Extensive language knowledge in English language

Language Requirements:

Language: English

Level of Language Required: Operational – Extensive

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Formal qualification in Procurement or Commercial or Project discipline (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS or its equivalent)

Experience & knowledge of Hindi language

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture Application deadline 25 August 2025 Grade Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) New Delhi Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency INR Salary INR 173,515 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation Type of Salary monthly Start Date 1 December 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 173,515 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 23 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Based at the British High Commission in New Delhi the job holder will have a key leadership role in the creation and management of a newly established team for Commercial AI & Innovation to help the United Kingdom’s (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The Team will be a part of the FCDO’s wider Commercial Directorate and report into the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Commercial Team located in the UK. The role of the New Delhi DDaT AI & Innovation Team will be to lead and operate the Commercial AI & Innovation Hub to support DDaT and FCDO key stakeholders across the organisation.

The Head of Commercial AI & Innovation, New Delhi, will lead, manage and coordinate a team of commercial specialists who will work closely with the rest of the DDaT Commercial team in the UK and other regions. The role will be line managed from the UK within DDaT Commercial.

The jobholder will be accountable for developing and delivering AI & Innovation Commercial insights, gathering and sharing market intelligence with the business and commercially assessing and capturing value and benefits from AI & Innovation to support FCDO. They will have responsibility leading and managing the team’s overall workload, setting priorities and providing a point of coordination for interacting with the Commercial team in the UK. The jobholder will be expected to oversee, coach and mentor their team. 

Due to the remote management aspect of the role the job holder will require strong communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills to lead their team and interact with colleagues, customers and suppliers in the UK.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial - DDaT in the UK, the jobholder will have responsibility for management and leadership of the Commercial AI & Innovation Hub based in New Delhi

The primary responsibility of the jobholder will be leading and overseeing the strategic delivery of the Commercial AI & innovation Hub. Facilitate the increase of knowledge and sharing of third party advancements on AI in a global / international scale, and assessing other innovative technology

Facilitate cross UK Government AI knowledge sharing

Strategic oversight of Market Intelligence sharing with the business e.g. supplier insights, and cross government approach,

Leading and developing the team to become AI Commercial Advisors within FCDO,

Commercially partnering with FCDO dedicated in-house team for disruptive innovation and operational technology R&D (referred to as FCDOx).

Strategically assessing and capturing the commercial value and benefits from AI/Innovations.

Supporting the business with AI Commercial insights e.g. differing commercial models that are used.

Working with Commercial Directorate to explore UK cross government AI funding routes that can support FCDO’s ambitions.

Strategically assess the Commercial risks associated with AI.

Ensuring compliance: Monitor adherence to internal and external policies, including regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder management, work with the Senior Strategic Relationship Manager to ensure information is captured and reported as required.

Lead on people and capability development of the team

Continuous improvements, lessons learning and best practice

Working with key stakeholder across FCDO to capture and help refine business requirements

Other duties as required

As part of their day-to-day role the jobholder will need to:

develop relationships with senior stakeholders FCDO stakeholders such as Information, Digital and Data Directorate (IDD) (the IT Department of the FCDO) to promote commercial best practice with regards to AI & Innovation, especially with FCDOx, Digital, and Data teams.

build relationships with other teams and spend categories across the FCDO

coach the team in developing their knowledge and development of AI & Innovation category strategy’s

The job holder will be expected to provide overall leadership, guidance and support to their team to:

share best practice through lessons learnt exercises and collaborative working across Commercial Directorate

challenge how we do things to ensure a culture of continuous improvement

ensure the team’s performance is tracked and managed

working with the UK capability teams to identifying development/training needs and solutions and professionally develop their team

Building/maintaining an inclusive and positive environment for their team and behave in a way that supports the FCDO cultural statement acting as a role model for the team.

Identify and document commercial savings, including necessary approvals of benefits in line with FCDO Commercial savings policy.

Capture, manage and report commercial data

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):  

Line management of 1 X SEO (Deputy Head – Commercial AI & Innovation) & Quality Assurer for 2 HEOs (Senior Adviser - Commercial AI & Innovation)

Working Pattern:

Gross conditioned hours are 40 hours per week. Any changes with regards to work hours or working patterns, considering alignment to certain UK shift timings will be basis the operations requirements and an agreement with the line manager/ head of department.

Flexible working can be considered, a mix between office/home-based working is currently practice but increased presence in the office will be expected; with a current expectation of 4 days per week in the office.

Learning and development opportunities:

Continual professional development through CIPS certification up to MCIPS / or CPSM – Multiple Options

Foundation Level Contract Management Training - Government Commercial Office

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

Candidates should note that the FCDO operates within a regulated sector for procurement and that training will be provided on the UK’s legal framework for conducting public sector procurement.

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in the required domain

Demonstrate knowledge of AI & Innovation

Experience of activities within the commercial and procurement lifecycle

Able to articulate complex concepts, present, gain buy-in from senior stakeholders (internal and external).

Demonstrable line management experience of managing a Commercial team. Experienced in leading and managing internal stakeholders

Able to demonstrate the value of commercial activities to internal stakeholders,

Working Internationally: previous experience in working in a global organisation in either a commercial or AI/Innovation capacity

Evidence of the ability to identify potential improvements and successfully manage changes that deliver beneficial commercial outcomes

Experience in coaching and mentoring to build capability at all levels of a commercial function, including a team and direct reports

Commercial Technical Skills: previous experience in leading on complex commercial situations and leading teams

Language Requirements:

Language: English

Level of Language Required: Operational – Extensive

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Formal qualification in Procurement or Commercial or Project discipline (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS or its equivalent)

Experience & knowledge of Hindi language

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture Application deadline 25 August 2025 Grade Grade 7 (G7) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) New Delhi Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency INR Salary INR 259,018 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation Type of Salary monthly Start Date 1 December 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC Candidates, salary will be all-inclusive of INR 259,018 per month plus 12% Provident Fund and 6% Superannuation.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 23 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.

We are seeking an experienced Asia Digital, AI & Innovation Lead to spearhead our digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives across the dynamic and diverse Asia region. This pivotal role will be responsible for defining, driving, and executing our digital and AI strategy, ensuring strong alignment with global objectives while fostering regional collaboration, maximizing reuse of solutions, and championing regional needs with our global teams.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital future of our business in Asia, impacting how we engage with customers, optimize operations, and drive innovation.

Key Objectives of the Role:

• Strategic Alignment: Lead the development and execution of digital and AI strategies across Asia, ensuring seamless alignment with global digital directions and overall business objectives.
• Maximizing Reuse & Efficiency: Drive a culture of "build once, use many times" by identifying opportunities for common solutions, platforms, and AI models across countries within the region, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing redundant efforts.
• Regional Collaboration & Synergy: Foster strong collaboration and knowledge sharing among country-level digital and AI teams, creating a cohesive regional digital ecosystem.
• Regional Advocacy & Global Influence: Act as the primary conduit between Asia regional teams and global digital/AI leadership, articulating regional needs, challenges, and opportunities to influence global roadmaps and priorities.
• Driving Innovation & Growth: Identify, pilot, and scale innovative digital and AI solutions that unlock new business value, improve customer experience, and enhance operational effectiveness across the region.
• Diverse Technology experience: Strong understanding of technology and its applicability in different scenarios. Defining and translating functional need into a right technology solution to help take a decision of build vs buy vs reuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital and AI roadmap for the Asia region, in close collaboration with country leads and global stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize digital and AI initiatives based on strategic impact, business value, and alignment with global guidelines.
• Lead the adoption and localization of global digital and AI platforms, tools, and methodologies across Asian markets.
• Establish and lead regional communities of practice for digital and AI, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and capability building.
• Champion the reuse of digital assets, data models, and AI components across different countries within Asia to accelerate delivery and reduce costs.
• Collaborate closely with global digital, AI, IT, and business leadership to advocate for regional requirements and ensure they are incorporated into global strategies and product backlogs.
• Monitor regional digital and AI performance, tracking key KPIs (e.g., customer engagement, conversion rates, operational efficiency, AI model performance) and providing regular reports to regional and global leadership.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital technologies, AI trends, and competitive landscape in Asia to identify new opportunities and threats.
• Manage relationships with key external partners, vendors, and technology providers in the digital and AI space.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of digital and AI professionals across the region (potentially with direct reports or matrixed leadership).
• Ensure all digital and AI initiatives comply with regional regulations, data privacy laws, and ethical AI principles.

Qualification:

• Engineering / Business Administration Masters degree
• Overall 10+ years of experience and 2+ years in leading regional or multi-country digital/technology initiatives within Asia.
• Experience in B2C, B2B or B2O environments is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing large-scale digital platforms, customer-facing applications, and/or AI/ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce, customer experience (CX), data analytics, and emerging AI technologies (e.g., Generative AI, Machine Learning).
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable digital and AI strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels, both regionally and globally.
• Demonstrated ability to drive collaboration and achieve results in a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working effectively in diverse Asian markets.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).