Freelance GCC Consultant (Semiconductor & AI Innovation

One of our clients is building Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for clients in APAC in the Semiconductor, AI Innovation, Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0.

Job Title: GCC Consultant – Semiconductor & AI Innovation

Location: Singapore

Engagement: Freelance Consulting (Performance-Linked)

About the client :

We are a fast-scaling deep-tech consulting firm focused on building GCCs (Global Capability Centres) for Semiconductor Design Services and AI-Driven Innovation . Our unique BOLT model (Build, Operate, Learn, Transform & Transfer ) enables clients to accelerate IP creation and system design excellence in domains such as ASIC, SoC, DFT, and Edge AI. Based in Singapore, we partner with leading design houses, startups, and semiconductor innovators to solve next-generation computing challenges.

Role Overview

We are looking for a GCC Consultant (Go-to-Market, Client & Channel Consultant) who can act as a strategic door-opener and market connector in the Semiconductor and AI ecosystem. You will lead from the front — initiating conversations with design and innovation leaders, unlocking new relationships, and enabling early-stage client engagements.

This role is ideal for someone with deep industry knowledge, executive-level networks, and a strong grasp of the semiconductor design-to-silicon lifecycle and AI applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Origination & Opportunity Mapping
• Identify and engage senior stakeholders (VP R&D, Design Directors, CTOs, Innovation Heads) within semiconductor, fabless, and AI-focused firms.
• Relationship-Led Sales Activation
• Build credibility and open executive-level doors. Introduce our design and AI innovation services in a consultative, insight-driven manner.
• Channel & Ecosystem Partnerships
• Identify strategic alliances — including accelerators, R&D institutions, chip startups, and AI labs — that can amplify our market presence.
• Lead Qualification & Sales Enablement
• Help qualify prospects and facilitate handovers to the technical pre-sales or delivery teams. Provide strategic input during client discussions.
• Market Feedback & Intelligence
• Share insights on emerging trends, unmet design needs, or partnership opportunities in areas such as edge compute, AI silicon, DFT, and data center infrastructure.

What You Bring

• 15+ years in Business Development, Strategic Sales, or Partnerships in the Semiconductor, AI, or Deep-Tech sectors.
• Strong network in APAC, North America, or Europe , especially within chip design companies, fabless firms, AI startups, or R&D-driven enterprises.
• Understanding of technical domains such as ASIC, SoC, RTL, DFT, AI/ML model integration, or HPC architecture.
• Ability to distill complex services into value-driven conversations that resonate with engineering and business leaders.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes independently.

Bonus Points For

• Prior experience with EDA vendors, IP houses, or design services firms.
• Exposure to startup-to-scale-up journeys in AI hardware or silicon innovation.
• Passion for accelerating Asia’s role in global semiconductor innovation.

What We Offer

• A flexible, high-trust consulting engagement with performance-based upside.
• Opportunity to shape and accelerate business in one of the world’s most critical industries.
A mission-driven team committed to quality, integrity, and long-term client impact

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