Data & Analytics Leader _ Consulting / Managing Partner (CDO Level)

Role :: Data & Analytics Leader _ Consulting / Managing Partner (CDO Level)

Location :: NJ/NYC/ Charlotte, NC/Columbus OH/Boston, MA

Type :: Fulltime

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 18+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Consulting, and Enterprise Data Transformation, with proven success in business growth and large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Data Strategy, Data Architecture, Operating Models, Data Products, Data Governance, and Data Modernization
• Proven experience in delivering ROI and Business Outcomes to customers across the Data to Insights value chain
• Demonstrates deeper understanding of Data Engineering, including ETL/ELT, data integration, APIs, data quality, orchestration, observability, DataOps, and platform engineering.
• Experience leading Analytics and Business Intelligence initiatives, including enterprise reporting, self-service analytics, semantic layers, advanced analytics, and decision intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, MLOps/LLMOps, Responsible AI, and AI-driven business transformation.
• Proven experience defining and delivering enterprise-scale solutions on Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Snowflake, and modern data platforms.
• Strong understanding of BFSI domain requirements, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, security, resilience, auditability, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in consulting, business development, pre-sales, solutioning, opportunity qualification, proposal development, pricing support, and executive-level stakeholder management. · Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams, drive transformation programs, and engage effectively with CXOs and senior business leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data, Business, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
• Preferred certifications in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Analytics, AI, Program Management, or Executive Leadership.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with CDOs, CIOs, CAIOs, business executives, and senior technology leaders.
• Advise BFSI clients on enterprise data strategy, analytics transformation, AI adoption, governance, operating models, and modernization priorities.
• Translate business challenges into practical transformation roadmaps, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead executive workshops, discovery sessions, steering committee discussions, and strategic client conversations.
• Drive growth for Data, Analytics & AI services from opportunity identification and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and closure.
• Shape large consulting and transformation engagements, including solution direction, value proposition, commercial approach, and delivery roadmap.
• Lead RFPs and proactive proposals, ensuring solutions are differentiated, feasible, and outcome-focused.
• Build joint opportunities with account teams, alliance partners, technology providers, and consulting practices.
• Define target-state strategies across cloud data platforms, data products, analytics, AI/ML, GenAI, governance, and responsible AI.
• Recommend practical modernization approaches across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Snowflake, and ot her relevant platforms.
• Ensure transformation decisions address scalability, security, privacy, resilience, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide executive oversight from opportunity shaping and mobilization through delivery and value realization.
• Establish governance across scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, commercial commitments, quality, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure a structured transition from presales to delivery with clear commitments, success measures, and ownership.
• Lead and mentor consulting, architecture, engineering, analytics, and AI teams across locations.
• Support senior talent hiring, capability development, succession planning, and mentoring. · Develop reusable offerings, reference architectures, case studies, estimators, executive narratives, and delivery playbooks.
• Represent the practice with clients, partners, and internal leadership as a trusted voice for BFSI Data, Analytics & AI transformation.
• Create Reference Customers for TCS and influence revenue streams for TCS

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong executive leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with CXOs, business leaders, and technology teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills across business, technical, and executive audiences.
• Strong consulting and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to drive business outcomes and transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead large cross-functional and global teams across consulting, architecture, engineering, analytics, and delivery functions.
• Strong business acumen with experience in growth strategy, opportunity development, solutioning, and executive decision-making.
• High ownership, accountability, integrity, and commitment to delivering successful client outcomes.
• Experience mentoring senior leaders, architects, and consultants while building high-performing teams and future capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities, complex stakeholder landscapes, and large transformation programs.
• Strong governance, risk management, and escalation management skills across large-scale engagements. · Adaptability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with evolving business priorities and emerging technologies.