Sr Practice Director Area(s) of responsibility Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned Director – Data &

- Analytics COE Leader to establish, lead, and scale a global Center of Excellence (COE) for Data &
- Analytics. This role will drive enterprise-wide data strategy, innovation, governance, and delivery excellence, enabling business transformation through advanced analytics, AI/ML, and modern data platforms.

Key Responsibilities • Define and execute the enterprise Data &

- Analytics COE vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives • Establish COE operating model, governance frameworks, and best practices across data engineering, BI, AI/ML, and GenAI • Drive large-scale data transformation programs including modernization to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake) • Lead innovation in advanced analytics, AI/ML, and agentic AI solutions for business value realization • Build reusable frameworks, accelerators, and industry-specific solutions to improve delivery efficiency • Oversee data governance, data quality, MDM, privacy, and regulatory compliance initiatives • Partner with CXOs and business leaders to identify monetization and data-driven decision opportunities • Drive global delivery excellence, ensuring scalability, standardization, and cost optimization • Establish KPIs and success metrics for COE performance and business impact • Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing global teams across data engineering, analytics, and AI disciplines • Support pre-sales and GTM initiatives, including large deal solutioning and executive-level client engagements Required Skills &
- Expertise • Deep expertise in Data &
- Analytics ecosystem including Data Engineering, BI, AI/ML,



and Advanced Analytics • Proven experience in building and scaling enterprise Data &
- Analytics COEs • Solid hands-on knowledge of modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS Data Stack) • Experience with AI/ML, Generative AI, and emerging agent-based architectures • Expertise in data governance frameworks, MDM, data quality, and regulatory compliance • Strong understanding of data architecture patterns including Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric • Leadership experience in managing global teams and large transformation programs • Strong client engagement, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills • Proven track record in delivery management, P&L; ownership, and business growth Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. Executive certifications in Data/AI, Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), or Enterprise Architecture preferred.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience in leading digital/data transformation for large enterprises or Fortune 500 organizations • Exposure to industry domains such as BFSI, Manufacturing, Energy, or Healthcare • Experience with advanced platforms/tools such as Mosaic AI, Snowflake Cortex, or similar AI ecosystems • Strong consulting background with experience in strategy, advisory, and transformation programs • Thought leadership demonstrated through publications, speaking engagements, or patents Key Success Metrics • COE maturity and adoption across business units • Revenue growth and contribution from Data &

- Analytics services • Delivery efficiency, reuse, and standardization improvements • Client satisfaction and strategic account expansion • Innovation pipeline, accelerators, and IP creation Experience Level Senior Level

📌 Senior Practice Director - Data and Analytics Center of Excellence Leader (Pune)
🏢 Birlasoft
📍 Pune