Practice Director - Data Engineering and AI/ML

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Description

• Practice Directors are expected to be visionary leaders and subject matter experts, capable of driving success in the Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI/ML practice. • This role encompasses delivering strategic and technical expertise in customer engagements while ensuring the overall growth and excellence of the practice. • As an experienced Practice Director you will lead initiatives focused on Data Modernization, AI/ML, and intelligent product development. • Successful candidates will demonstrate strategic thinking, develop innovative data solution strategies, and align complex technical objectives with business goals. • You will inspire and mobilize resources, providing technical guidance while fostering collaboration and innovation. • As a director, you will lead a team of Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Machine Learning professionals, mentoring and guiding their development. • Beyond team leadership, you will champion practice goals, ensuring high-quality and efficient delivery and supporting sales efforts. • Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to inspire trust and innovation are essential to succeeding in this role.

Requirements

• Extensive Leadership Experience: 15+ years of leadership, with a strong track record of 12+ years in the consulting industry. • Business Line Oversight: Proven experience managing a business line and P&L • Expertise in Data AI and Technology Solutions: Demonstrated ability to lead analysis, architecture, design, and development of cloud Data and AI and technology solutions, including process redesign, change management, and strategic alignment. • Cross-Capability Implementation: Experience delivering business advisory services, Data and AI solutions, and technology integrations. • Depth in Data and AI Domains: Expertise in Data and AI/ML engineering, data science, and analytics consulting, with comprehensive knowledge across Data and AI disciplines. • Team Management: Skilled in managing senior-level teams and driving their development and performance. • Strategic Advisor: Strong ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders. • Financial Acumen: Proven experience in financial management and successfully operating a business. • Engagement Leadership: Proficiency in leading transformation projects involving change management, organizational design, process mapping, data strategy/analysis, and technology implementation. • Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish trusted relationships with C-level executives. • Organizational Excellence: Mastery in promoting organizational innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through dynamic leadership. • High-Stakes Engagements: Experience in leading strategic pursuits for key accounts and capability-focused deals. • Cloud and Agile Expertise: Deep experience in cloud-based Data engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Agile delivery, ensuring efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions. • Delivery Leadership: Ability to shape and lead delivery teams from architectural design to project inception, ensuring alignment with client objectives and high-quality outcomes