India AI is currently inviting applications for the position of General Manager – Foundational Models purely on Contract/ Consolidated basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide overall leadership and oversight for activities under the IndiaAI Innovation Center (Foundational Models) pillar.
2. Operationalize approved objectives and policy directions into programmes and implementation plans for initiatives under the pillar.
3. Oversee execution of contracts/memorandums/agreements between IndiaAI and Foundation Model startups.
4. Oversee evaluation, selection and onboarding of participating entities in accordance with approved guidelines and procedures.
5. Facilitate coordination with internal divisions, committees and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely implementation of approved initiatives.
6. Monitor progress against approved milestones and deliverables, and place issues, risks or deviations before the competent authority for appropriate action.
7. Support procurement, contracting and related documentation processes in accordance with applicable rules and approvals.
8. Review programme progress and outcomes and submit periodic reports and inputs to senior management and oversight bodies.
9. Review implementation processes from time to time and suggest improvements based on experience and programme requirements.
10. Ensure that initiatives under the pillar adhere to approved ethical, data protection, regulatory and policy frameworks.

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The IndiaAI Mission aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem that fosters AI innovation by democratizing computing access, enhancing data quality, developing indigenous AI capabilities, attracting top AI talent, enabling industry collaboration, providing startup risk capital, ensuring socially impactful AI projects, and promoting ethical AI. This mission drives responsible and inclusive growth of India’s AI ecosystem through its seven pillars.