Director - Data Practice

This is an Onsite role with multiple local client visits (with few travels to client site) About Us: We are a growing organization providing specialized data services to diverse customers. While we have strong individual contributors delivering client projects, we are now ready to formalize and expand into a comprehensive Data Practice that spans strategy, governance, platforms, and advanced analytics. We’re looking for a proven leader in data and analytics services to build and scale this practice from the ground up. We are specifically looking for candidates with the following background and experience: Company Background:Candidates should come fromconsulting firmsorimplementation companies . We arenotconsidering profiles fromend clients(e.g., PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Bristol Myers, etc.), as such roles typically involve being the client rather than building business for the organization. Key Experience Required:Proven experience inbuilding and setting up AI and Data practices from scratch . Strong ability to establish and grow data practices, includingstrategy, delivery models, and go-to-market initiatives . Ablend of sales and technology expertise– someone who can actively bring in new business while having a solid understanding of data and AI technologies. Ideal Candidate:A business-oriented leader who has successfullycreated and scaled data practicesin the past. Comfortable inclient-facing and sales-driven roleswith deep knowledge of modern data platforms, cloud, and AI ecosystems. Have you primarily worked withconsulting or implementation firms(e.g., Deloitte, Accenture, TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, etc.)? Have you worked directly forend clients(like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Bristol Myers, etc.)? Practice Building Experience:Have you everbuilt or set up a Data & AI practice from scratchfor an organization? Can you share an example of how youstructured the practice(team building, delivery models, partnerships, etc.)? Sales & Business Growth:Do you have direct experience inbusiness development, pre-sales, or client acquisitionfor Data/AI services? Have you contributed torevenue growth targets ? Please share an example. What is your exposure tomodern data and AI technologies(e.g., cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP, data engineering, AI/ML solutions)? Are you able toengage in technical conversations with CXOswhile also driving business deals? How many years of experience do you have inleadership roleswithin data and AI practices? Have you managedglobal delivery teamsandbuilt strategic partnershipswith cloud providers or technology vendors?#J-18808-Ljbffr