Job Title: Director – Data & Analytics Practice

Experience: 15 yrs

Location: Chennai

: We are looking for a hands-on leader to head our Data & Analytics practice. This role is not just about managing a team but building a strong, scalable practice that delivers real business value to our customers. You will own the end-to-end responsibility of the practice, from driving revenue and shaping solutions to mentoring teams and engaging with customers. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats—technology leader, business owner, and trusted advisor, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Growth

Own the P&L; for the Data & Analytics practice

Drive revenue growth, profitability, and overall practice expansion

Identify recent opportunities across existing and new customers

Build and position differentiated offerings in enterprise data management

Customer & Delivery Ownership

Act as the go-to person for key customers and strategic engagements

Ensure quality delivery across projects and maintain customer satisfaction

Engage with leadership team and senior stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data solutions

Be willing to travel to customer locations as required

Technical Thought Leadership

Provide direction across modern data platforms (cloud data stacks, data engineering, analytics, AI/ML)

Guide teams on architecture, solution design, and best practices





Stay current with industry trends and bring relevant ideas into the organization

Pre-sales & Solutioning

Lead pre-sales efforts including solutioning, proposals, and client presentations

Partner closely with sales teams to convert opportunities into wins

Contribute to RFPs, estimations, and commercial discussions

Team & People Leadership

Lead and mentor a 100-member team across different skill sets

Build strong second-line leadership within the team

Drive performance management, capability development, and hiring

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, and Quality

Provide regular updates and insights to leadership

Align practice goals with overall company strategy In short, Job Summary:

15 years of experience in Data & Analytics / Data Engineering / Enterprise Data Management

Proven experience in leading large teams and managing P&L;

Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architectures

Experience in working with enterprise customers and handling senior stakeholders

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance delivery, growth, and profitability A “go-getter” mindset—someone who takes ownership and drives outcomes

Excellent communication and leadership skills

📌 Director – Data & Analytics Practice (India)
🏢 Zuci Systems
📍 India