We are seeking a senior Data & AI delivery leader/architect who can drive account growth, client engagement, solution architecture, and delivery management for large-scale enterprise transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Informatica, Netezza, Databricks, Cloud Data Platforms, AI, Analytics, and Data Modernization, coupled with a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering complex data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Data Delivery Leadership
- Own end-to-end delivery of Data & AI programs across onshore and offshore teams.
- Manage scope, budget, resource planning, delivery quality, and timelines.
- Establish governance frameworks, delivery metrics, and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, risk, security, and regulatory requirements.
Solution Architecture & Innovation
- Define enterprise data strategy, architecture, and modernization roadmaps.
- Architect scalable Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and AI platforms.
- Drive automation, AI adoption, data quality, metadata management, lineage, and governance initiatives.
- Champion innovation through Agentic AI, GenAI, and intelligent data operations.
Account Growth & Client Relationship Management
- Identify and develop opportunities in Data Modernization, AI, Analytics, Cloud Migration, and Data Governance.
- Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
- Lead proposals, solution presentations, SOW creation
Engagement Leadership
- Drive business discovery workshops and transformation roadmaps.
- Manage communications, risks, escalations, and stakeholder expectations.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- 15+ years of experience in Data Management, BI/Analytics, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture.
- Strong hands-on and architectural expertise in:
- Databricks, Spark, PySpark, SQL
- Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT, Data Modeling
- AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI solutions
- Strong background in Banking, Financial Services, Risk, Regulatory Reporting, or similar highly regulated industries.
- Account Management & Revenue Growth
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Consulting & Advisory
- Large Program Delivery
Success Measures
- Revenue and account growth
- Client satisfaction and retention
- Successful modernization and AI adoption outcomes
- Team capability and leadership effectiveness