Senior Manager / Director – Data, AI & Digital Transformation

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Director – Data, AI & Digital Transformation to lead enterprise-scale digital initiatives and deliver innovative data-driven solutions for global clients. The role will focus on data architecture, AI-powered solutions, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology programs, enabling organizations to unlock business value through advanced analytics, automation, and modern data platforms.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology consulting, digital transformation programs, data engineering, and enterprise architecture, with a strong track record of delivering complex multi-country initiatives and building high-performing teams. 

Key Responsibilities

Digital Transformation & Technology Leadership

• Lead large-scale digital transformation programs across multiple industries including BFSI, telecommunications, logistics, retail, manufacturing, and media.
• Define and implement enterprise data strategies, AI adoption roadmaps, and digital transformation frameworks aligned with business objectives.
• Architect and deploy AI-driven analytics, automation platforms, and modern data ecosystems across cloud and enterprise environments.

Data & AI Solutions

• Design and implement end-to-end data platforms, including data pipelines, data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics frameworks.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based architectures and RAG workflows for enterprise use cases.
• Implement scalable data ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration, and real-time analytics solutions.
• Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance frameworks across enterprise data platforms. 

Cloud & Platform Architecture

• Architect and implement modern cloud data platforms on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Lead initiatives involving big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Databricks, and distributed data processing frameworks.
• Drive enterprise integration programs including APIs, middleware platforms, and SaaS-based enterprise systems.

Program & Delivery Management

• Manage complex global programs involving distributed delivery teams across regions.
• Oversee project lifecycle activities including planning, budgeting, risk management, governance, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure delivery of programs within time, cost, quality, and business outcome expectations.
• Monitor and manage engagement profitability, resource utilization, and delivery metrics.

Client Engagement & Consulting

• Partner with C-level stakeholders and business leaders to identify transformation opportunities.
• Lead pre-sales activities, including solution design, proposals, RFP responses, and technical presentations.
• Conduct workshops to define business requirements, technology roadmaps, and transformation strategies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor high-performing teams of data engineers, architects, and consultants.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through emerging technologies.
• Provide thought leadership in AI, automation, and enterprise data strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in technology consulting, digital transformation, and enterprise program delivery. 
• Proven experience working with global consulting firms or large technology organizations.
• Strong expertise in data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise data architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading large transformation programs and multi-country deployments.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS implementations, cloud migrations, and large-scale data integration initiatives.

Technical Skills

Data & Analytics

• Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing
• ETL/ELT, Data Integration, Data Migration
• BI & Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

AI & Automation

• Generative AI, LLMs, RAG workflows
• Predictive Analytics and AI-driven automation
• RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism)

Cloud & Platforms

• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Databricks, Spark, Kafka
• API integration and middleware platforms

Enterprise Applications

• Oracle Cloud ERP, SCM, HCM
• Enterprise Content Management and integration systems

Certifications

• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture
• SAFe Practice Consultant / Agile Coach
• Oracle Cloud Certification
• Microsoft Azure AI Certifications (AI-900, AI-102)
• Automation Anywhere Advanced Professional

Education

• Master’s Degree in Computer Applications (or equivalent technical degree).

Preferred Experience

• Experience working across APAC, UK, and US markets.
• Experience delivering programs for large enterprises and government organizations.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar transformation programs and large distributed teams.