Data Management Specialist

In this role as a Data & AI Delivery Head, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of Data, AI/ML, and Advanced Analytics programs for global clients. Your expertise in data engineering, AI/ML, cloud platforms, and stakeholder management will be crucial for scaling delivery operations and building high-performance teams. **Key Responsibilities**: - **Delivery Leadership**: - Own end-to-end delivery for Data & AI programs across multiple clients. - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. - Implement delivery best practices, governance frameworks, and agile methodologies. - **Client & Stakeholder Management**: - Act as the primary point of contact for client leadership on delivery. - Translate client business needs into technical solutions in Data & AI. - Manage escalations, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure business continuity. - **Practice & People Management**: - Build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams (Data Engineering, MLOps, Data Science, AI Architects). - Foster continuous learning and innovation culture in AI/ML and emerging tech. - Drive resource planning, utilization, and competency development. - **Technology & Innovation**: - Provide thought leadership in Data & AI, including Cloud Data Platforms, Generative AI, and MLOps. - Partner with CoEs to design scalable accelerators, frameworks, and reusable assets. - Stay updated on industry trends and apply emerging technologies to client solutions. - **Business Growth**: - Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to support RFPs, solutioning, and account growth. - Drive revenue realization, margin optimization, and delivery excellence. **Qualifications Required**: - 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in Data & AI delivery leadership roles. - Proven track record of managing large-scale Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Analytics programs. - Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Data/AI services. - Experience in MLOps, DataOps, and AI-driven solutions. - Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. - Exposure to global delivery models and managing distributed teams. Consider joining this rapidly growing Data & AI Center of Excellence to lead cutting-edge Data & AI initiatives with Fortune 500 clients. Drive innovation, delivery excellence, and business growth in a leadership role.,