Wadhwani Foundation
## Chief AI and Digital Officer
**Wadhwani Foundation** is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to join our team as **Chief AI and Digital Officer**. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in the public sector and make a meaningful impact on the lives of citizens.
**About Wadhwani Foundation:**
The Wadhwani Foundation is a global non-profit organization dedicated to fostering inclusive economic growth through technology. We create and deploy innovative technology solutions that address the critical challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and underserved communities. Our work spans across a wide range of areas, including AI, digital literacy, entrepreneurship development, and job creation.
**Job Location:**
New Delhi, India (Or as required to work closely with Ministries of Government of India)
**Responsibilities:**
* Develop and execute AI and digital transformation strategies for assigned ministries in partnership with leadership.
* Provide strategic advice to Ministry/Departments on adopting emerging technologies like AI, ML, blockchain, etc. to improve governance and service delivery.
* Create standards and frameworks to guide effective use of data and technology across ministry programs.
* Partner with CIOs, CTOs, and other agencies to implement modern architecture and systems leveraging automation and AI.
* Work closely with ministry on inter-agency and industry collaborations regarding technology innovation.
* Present an integrated view of citizen service delivery, help drive intra and inter-ministerial coordination as well as oversee development and execution of ministry’s data strategy and data governance.
**Qualifications:**
* 15+ years of overall experience, with 10+ years leading enterprise-scale AI and digital transformation initiatives.
* Experience developing and implementing technology strategies and roadmaps for large organizations. Experience of government or public sector organizations will be preferred.
* Expert knowledge of AI, machine learning, data security & privacy, advanced data analytics, and other emerging technologies.
* Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills, ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
* Strong commitment to public service and managing government partnerships.
* Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
**This role emphasizes strategic oversight in guiding technology initiatives and decisions on technologies and digital strategy. The direct implementation of software projects will be carried out by respective departments like NIC/CDAC, or vendors selected by the Ministry or agencies under it.**
**We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.**
**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**
To apply for this job please visit careers.wfglobal.org.
