DE-Digital Architecture-Consulting DE Innovation and Transformation Leader-GDS

Job Description

Job Name  - GDS Consulting DE Innovation & Transformation Leader

Position Summary     

The objective of this Partner role is to drive the next wave of Digital Engineering growth through innovation led, AI first transformation, positioning GDS as a strategic transformation partner rather than a scale only delivery engine.

This role exists to increase GDS penetration across Commercial sectors globally from approximately 50% to 60%+ by FY26, by leading transformation strategy, large deal solutioning, disruptive innovation, and ecosystem partnerships.

The Partner will ensure GDS plays a central role in shaping client transformation agendas, not merely executing delivery.

Essential Functions of the job          

The scope of the role includes:

• Ownership of the Innovation & Transformation charter for Digital Engineering globally


• Leadership of AI first, platform led, and asset enabled offerings aligned to market demand


• Accountability for large deal transformation solutioning across priority Commercial accounts


• Driving global GTM consistency, deal narratives, and executive level orals for complex pursuits


• Curating and governing strategic alliances and ecosystem partnerships for Digital Engineering


• Acting as the transformation sponsor for top Digital Engineering accounts


• Building market eminence and representing GDS in analyst and industry forums


• This role operates across regions, markets, and service lines and is not confined to any single geography or account.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities       

• Solving complex transformation challenges across multi year, multi tower Digital Engineering programs


• Designing differentiated solutions where traditional delivery models are insufficient


• Balancing innovation, risk, and scalability in large deals


• Navigating ambiguity and shaping new offerings ahead of demand

Education & Experience       

• Masters degree in Technology required; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.


• 18–22+ years of experience in Digital Engineering, technology led transformation, driving innovation charter for solutions, thought leasdership, whitepapers and represent GDS in key industry forums


• Demonstrated experience operating at executive steering committee and C suite levels.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements             

• Deep expertise in Digital Engineering, technology led transformation, and large scale modernization


• Strong understanding of AI, GenAI, cloud native, data platforms, and modern engineering architectures


• Proven capability in large deal solutioning, transformation design, and value articulation


• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of growth economics in technology services