Head of AI and Senior Engineering

Bridge Head – AI & Senior Engineering

Job Description:

Job Title: Bridge Head – AI & Senior Engineering

Corporate Title: Director

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• We are seeking a highly senior and impact-driven leader to serve as Bridge Head for AI & Senior Engineering, driving the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced engineering capabilities into the broader business transformation agenda.
• Operating at the intersection of business strategy, operational transformation, and technology enablement, this role acts as a translator, orchestrator, and value driver—ensuring business priorities are effectively translated into scalable AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
• The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in accelerating AI adoption, scaling value, and shaping the future operating model for AI within the organization.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Bridge Business & Engineering

• Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams (AI, data, engineering)
• Translate business requirements into implementable, scalable solutions
• Challenge both business and technical stakeholders to ensure optimal outcomes
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, platforms, and standards
• Translate business objectives into a structured portfolio of AI-enabled transformation initiatives

Value Realisation & Delivery

• Identify, prioritise, and drive high-impact AI, data, and advanced analytics use cases aligned to business strategy
• Track delivery of measurable outcomes (efficiency, revenue, risk reduction, CX improvements)
• Ensure initiatives scale from pilot to production and sustained adoption
• Identify new opportunities to leverage AI for competitive advantage

Operating Model & Governance

• Define and evolve the target operating model for AI within the business
• Establish governance, prioritisation frameworks, and decision-making structures
• Ensure strong collaboration with technology and data organisations while maintaining business ownership of value

Your skills and experience

• Proven track record of leading AI / data / advanced analytics–driven transformation programmes
• Strong ability to connect business strategy to execution and measurable value outcomes
• Deep understanding of AI, data, and modern engineering ecosystems
• Experience scaling AI solutions from proof-of-concept to enterprise deployment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at CIO / senior leadership level
• Ability to operate across business and technology domains with credibility in both
• Experience defining operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts into business impact

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Experience Level

Senior Level