Director- Growth
Job Description
• Sector depth in agriculture, health, citizen-facing services, or other public systems where AI adoption can create measurable impact.
Skills And Attributes
• Credibility in senior government and funder conversations.
• Strong problem scoping and solution judgment.
• Commercial orientation and ability to close paid mandates.
• Fast, clean writing and proposal development.
• Ability to distinguish feasible AI opportunities from vague or overhyped ideas.
• Strong stakeholder management and follow-through.
What Success Looks Like
• APLYD has a focused, high-quality India pipeline of government and funder opportunities.
• Senior stakeholders see APLYD as a credible AI-for-public-institutions partner, not a generic technology vendor.
• Concept notes and proposals are technically honest, commercially viable, and clear enough to move conversations forward.
• Paid mandates are closed with government, funder, and commercial stakeholders.
• Delivery teams receive well-scoped opportunities rather than vague commitments.
• The growth function becomes more disciplined, better qualified, and less dependent on ad hoc relationship management.
Additional Requirements
• This position requires successful completion of a reference check and employment verification.
• The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
• Only candidates who have India work authorization will be considered.
Athena Infonomics is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Athena Infonomics is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
AI Proficiency and Responsible Use
Proficiency in the responsible and sophisticated use of AI is a mandatory requirement for all roles, across all levels and functions at Athena Infonomics
