We are seeking a highly accomplished leader to drive strategic AI & Data transformation initiatives across enterprise clients. This role combines executive leadership, large-scale program delivery, data platform modernization, GenAI implementation, client management, and business growth responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in up-to-date data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake, experience building Data Lakes and Lakehouse architectures, and a proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar AI and data transformation programs from pre-sales through delivery and value realization.

This role will be responsible for delivery excellence, customer success, financial management, talent development, and expansion of the AI & Data practice.

Experience

18-20+ years of experience in Data & Analytics, AI, Digital Transformation, or Consulting.

8+ years leading enterprise programs and large delivery organizations.

Proven experience managing portfolios exceeding $10M+ annual revenue.

Experience leading globally distributed delivery teams of 100+ professionals.

Key Responsibilities

AI & Data Program Leadership

Lead large-scale AI and Data transformation programs ranging from $5M to $50M+ engagements.

Own end-to-end delivery accountability across multiple customer accounts.

Drive program governance, planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and value realization.

Build and execute transformation roadmaps aligned with business outcomes.

Establish delivery frameworks, best practices, and operating models for AI and Data programs.

Data Platform Modernization

Lead Enterprise-scale Modernization Initiatives Involving

Data Lakes

Lakehouse Architectures

Data Warehouses

Cloud Migrations

Data Governance Platforms

Real-Time Analytics

Provide Architectural Oversight For

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure Data Platform

AWS Data Platform

Informatica IDMC





Data Catalog and Governance Solutions

Define enterprise data operating models and reference architectures.

AI & GenAI Delivery Ownership

Lead delivery of AI and GenAI solutions from ideation through production deployment.

Govern AI Use Cases Involving

Copilot Solutions

Agentic AI

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Knowledge Management

LLM Applications

AI-Powered Analytics

Intelligent Automation

Establish AI governance, responsible AI standards, security, compliance, and operational monitoring.

Drive measurable business outcomes through AI adoption.

Client Engagement & Executive Stakeholder Management

Build relationships with CXO-level stakeholders.

Act as trusted advisor to client executives on AI and Data strategy.

Conduct executive steering committee reviews.

Manage complex stakeholder ecosystems involving business, technology, operations, and vendor teams.

Lead client escalations and ensure successful resolution.

Business Growth & Practice Development

Support sales and solutioning for strategic opportunities.

Lead proposal development, RFP responses, estimations, and solution reviews.

Contribute to AI & Data practice growth strategy.

Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities.

Drive account expansion and revenue growth.

Build thought leadership assets, accelerators, frameworks, and reusable IP.

Financial & Operational Management

Own program P&L; and financial performance.

Track

Revenue

Margin

Utilization

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Ensure delivery meets financial targets while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Drive operational excellence across the portfolio.

People Leadership

Build and mentor high-performing AI & Data teams.

Develop future leaders across architecture, delivery, and consulting tracks.

Establish capability development plans for Data Engineering, Data Science, AI Engineering, and Program Management teams.

Drive employee engagement and retention.

📌 Senior Director / Principal (Noida)
🏢 Axtria - Ingenious Insights
📍 Noida