Director – Data & AI Solutions (Global COE – India)

Overview

Leadership & CoE Development

• Build and lead a high-performing Data & AI CoE in India
• Hire and manage teams including Data Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Architects, and Data Scientists
• Define delivery frameworks, governance models, and best practices

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead architecture and delivery of:
• Data platforms (Lakehouse, ETL, data pipelines)
• AI/ML solutions and MLOps frameworks
• Generative AI and agent-based systems
• Ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality implementations

Regional Engagement (GCC Focus)

• Support sales and pre-sales teams across GCC in solution positioning
• Engage with customers to define requirements and drive successful delivery
• Manage multi-country project execution

AI & Innovation

• Drive development of AI-led solutions including:
• Predictive analytics

• Generative AI (LLMs, RAG)

• Intelligent automation and enterprise AI agents
• Build reusable accelerators and frameworks

Pre-Sales & Business Enablement

• Contribute to proposals, RFPs, and solution design
• Present solutions to senior stakeholders and CXOs
• Support pipeline growth and deal conversion

Delivery Excellence & Managed Services

• Establish best practices for project delivery and AI lifecycle management
• Build capabilities for managed Data & AI services
• Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and customer satisfaction

Key Skills & Expertise

• Strong leadership and team-building experience
• Deep expertise in Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Analytics
• Experience with enterprise data platforms and cloud ecosystems
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in global delivery models (offshore + onshore)

Preferred Technical Exposure

• Data Platforms: Cloudera, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric
• ETL & Integration: Informatica, APIs, streaming platforms
• AI/ML: Python, ML frameworks, MLOps tools
• GenAI: LLMs, RAG, vector databases

Requirements

• 12–18+ years in Data, Analytics, and AI
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing technical teams
• Proven experience in building teams and delivering enterprise-scale Data & AI projects
• Exposure to GCC or international markets is preferred

Us

• Opportunity to build and lead a strategic Data & AI CoE
• Work on cutting-edge AI and enterprise transformation initiatives
• Drive impact across multiple industries and geographies