Director – Data & Analytics Practice
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Job Title: Director - Data & Analytics Practice
Experience: 15 yrs
Location: Chennai
Job Description: We are looking for a hands-on leader to head our Data & Analytics practice. This role is not just about managing a team but building a strong, scalable practice that delivers real business value to our customers. You will own the end-to-end responsibility of the practice, from driving revenue and shaping solutions to mentoring teams and engaging with customers. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats-technology leader, business owner, and trusted advisor, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
Practice Leadership & Growth
Own the P&L for the Data & Analytics practice
Drive revenue growth, profitability, and overall practice expansion
Identify new opportunities across existing and new customers
Build and position differentiated offerings in enterprise data management
Customer & Delivery Ownership
Act as the go-to person for key customers and strategic engagements
Ensure quality delivery across projects and maintain customer satisfaction
Engage with leadership team and senior stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data solutions
Be willing to travel to customer locations as required
Technical Thought Leadership
Provide direction across modern data platforms (cloud data stacks, data engineering, analytics, AI/ML)
Guide teams on architecture, solution design, and best practices
Stay current with industry trends and bring relevant ideas into the organization
Pre-sales & Solutioning
Lead pre-sales efforts including solutioning, proposals, and client presentations
Partner closely with sales teams to convert opportunities into wins
Contribute to RFPs, estimations, and commercial discussions
Team & People Leadership
Lead and mentor a 100-member team across different skill sets
Build strong second-line leadership within the team
Drive performance management, capability development, and hiring
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, and Quality
Provide regular updates and insights to leadership
Align practice goals with overall company strategy
In short, Job Summary:
15 years of experience in Data & Analytics / Data Engineering / Enterprise Data Management
Proven experience in leading large teams and managing P&L
Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architectures
Experience in working with enterprise customers and handling senior stakeholders
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance delivery, growth, and profitability
A “go-getter” mindset-someone who takes ownership and drives outcomes
Excellent communication and leadership skills