Senior Principal Consultant

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above.

We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 12 of the 30 most innovative global companies, 60% of the largest banks in the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum by reporting $360.2M revenue in Q3 FY25, delivering 4.3% Q-o-Q and 19.9% Y-o-Y growth.

Our 23,900+ global team members, located in 19 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We are also pleased to share that Persistent won in four categories at the prestigious 2024 ISG Star of Excellence™ Awards, including the Overall Award based on the voice of the customer. We were included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, setting high standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility.

We were awarded for our state-of-the-art learning and development initiatives at the 16th TISS Leap Vault CLO Awards. In addition, we were cited as the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report. Throughout our market-leading growth, we’ve maintained a strong employee satisfaction score of 8.2/10.

• Location :
  United States, preferred Bridgewater, NJ / Dallas, TX / Santa Clara, CA
• Experience : 12+ years
• Job Type :
  Full Time Employment

Persistent Systems is seeking an accomplished and visionary senior leader to join our AI Advisory Practice. In this role, you will work closely with our practice leadership to design, deliver, and scale AI-led transformation programs for our clients. You will play a key role in shaping client AI strategies, driving measurable business impact, and expanding the adoption of Persistent’s AI advisory offerings across industries, with a strong focus on Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) transformation programs.

This position requires a blend of deep AI domain expertise, strong consulting skills, and the ability to engage at the executive level. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, technology partners, and clients to turn AI opportunities into tangible, sustainable outcomes – from strategy through execution. Experience navigating complex regulatory, data, and workflow environments in Healthcare and Life Sciences is preferred.

• Contribute to the vision, strategy, and go-to-market plan for Persistent’s AI Advisory practice, in collaboration with practice leadership
• Develop differentiated AI advisory offerings and frameworks that align with enterprise priorities and deliver measurable value
• Drive revenue growth through strategic account expansion, new client acquisition, and partner ecosystem development
• Mentor and grow a high-performing consulting team, fostering expertise in AI advisory and client engagement

• Engage at the executive level to identify, qualify, and shape AI transformation opportunities
• Lead high-impact advisory engagements – from assessing AI maturity to designing transformation roadmaps, AI governance frameworks, and responsible AI policies
• Partner with delivery and build teams to ensure AI strategies translate into successful deployments and measurable outcomes
• Lead strategic aspects of high-visibility AI transformation initiatives, driving exceptional outcomes and strong client relationships
• Guide clients in Healthcare and Life Sciences across areas such as clinical workflows, R&D optimization, payer-provider operations, patient experience, and regulatory considerations (HIPAA, GxP, FDA guidelines)

• Track AI market trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to keep Persistent at the forefront of AI adoption
• Publish thought leadership content, participate in…