Principal Consultant – Advisory

AHEAD

. Facilitate sections of strategy, roadmap, design, and planning workshops .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Experience Design engagements, translating business needs into actionable design strategies, and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, AI-enabled solutions. Proven ability to build client relationships and drive business development while maintaining a strong focus on project metrics and outcomes.

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Experience Design LeadershipAI-Enabled Solutions DesignClient Relationship ManagementAgile Methodologies FamiliarityExecutive Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Experience DesignProduct DevelopmentUser ResearchInteraction DesignPrototypingUsability ValidationRequirements GatheringData AnalysisAI ApproachesLegacy System Replacement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsActive ListeningProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsBusiness Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in EngineeringGraduate Degree in Computer ScienceGraduate Degree in Mathematics

Industry Keywords

Digital Transformation ConsultingC-Level EngagementMarket StrategyBusiness DevelopmentCenter of Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate sections of strategy, roadmap, design, and planning workshops
Lead multidisciplinary project teams across advisory, product, design, data, and engineering
Lead Experience Design engagements end to end, from user research and discovery through interaction design, prototyping, usability validation, and developer handoff
Shape product and experience strategy and translate business needs into requirements, specifications, and design direction
Lead conception and incubation of products, platforms, and accelerators from concept to market
Guide clients in replacing legacy systems with modern, scalable solutions
Define and design AI-enabled and agentic solutions using human-centered and responsible-AI principles
Drive objectives, requirements gathering, project tasks, milestones, status, dependencies, and timelines
Define outcome-based success measures and track delivery metrics including scope, schedule, and budget
Partner with data and AI teams to design trusted, usable solutions tied to business outcomes
Support business development through client discovery meetings and proposal ideation
Scope, position, and sell Experience Design services
Develop customer relationships and present technical solutions to C-level executives and senior stakeholders
Identify expansion opportunities and co-author market-facing content
Assess client technology footprints and identify value-creation opportunities
Build business-case components including cost/benefit, ROI, and TCO inputs
Develop and enhance AHEAD Advisory services and deployment offerings
Build and lead an Experience Design capability, including Center of Excellence, governance, and shared standards
Develop repeatable Experience Design offerings and accelerators
Grow client relationships and the practice into long-term, multi-initiative programs
Maintain knowledge of IT trends, technologies, and standards
Mentor team members
Manage day-to-day client engagements, guide workstreams, coordinate with other workstream leaders, review team proposals, solve problems, and act as liaison between clients and delivery teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience in experience design, product, or digital transformation consulting, with at least 5 years leading client engagements, including leading design or multidisciplinary teams
Hands-on experience designing agentic and agent-to-UI interactions, context engines, and agent builder platforms
Experience taking products or platforms from concept to market, including early go-to-market, and replacing legacy systems or established incumbents
Hands-on comfort working with enterprise data and emerging AI approaches, such as agentic and human-centered AI, to translate business needs into clear designs and requirements
Graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
Ability to break down complex, ambiguous problems into structured, actionable workstreams
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC
Demonstrated experience leading Experience Design or UX teams and driving design quality, standards, and craft across multiple engagements
Client relationship management, including setting and managing expectations and serving as a credible, trusted advisor to client executive and C-suite stakeholders
Demonstrated business acumen, with the ability to understand client industries, operating models, and strategic priorities
Executive presence and polished presentation skills, with the ability to present deliverables directly to client executive management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and active-listening ability across diverse personalities and audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership
Cross department training and development
Sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning