Role Overview :

We are looking for a Senior Data & AI Lead/SR Data Architect to drive end-to-end data solutions and Gen AI programs for enterprise clients. This role will focus on solutioning, running large-scale AI pods, and delivering measurable business outcomes through data modernization/solutions initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end delivery of data modernization and Gen AI programs across clients

- Own solution design and execution for data platforms, analytics, and AI use cases

- Run and scale Gen AI pods, ensuring alignment across engineering, data science, and business teams

- Act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, translating business problems into data/AI solutions

- Drive architecture discussions across modern data stacks (lakehouse, real-time, Gen AI integration)

- Ensure value realization by tying solutions to business KPIs and ROI

- Establish delivery governance, operating models, and best practices for AI programs

- Mentor junior team members and build high-performing pod structures

- Support pre-sales, solution pitches, and account growth strategies

- Keep track of latest trends and solutions modern data stack for clients.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 4 - 8 years of experience in data, analytics, and AI consulting or delivery leadership roles

- Strong expertise in data modernization (cloud data platforms, pipelines, governance)

- Hands-on experience with Gen AI solutions (LLMs, copilots, RAG architectures, enterprise AI use cases)

- Proven experience in running large-scale delivery teams or pods

- Deep understanding of cloud ecosystems (GCP/AWS/Azure)

- Has executed and run enterprise level data solutions and architectures.

- Strong client engagement and executive communication skills

- Exposure to Data Quality frameworks, Mesh, Fabric, Data Products, MDM, Governance and Marketplace

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in enterprise-wide data transformation programs

- B Tech/M Tech in Computers.

- Strong understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, and data security

- Background in consulting firms or system integrators