Data & Analytics Practice Head (A Tier One IT Services)

Data & Analytics Practice Head

Tier-1 IT Services Organization

Role Overview

We are currently hiring for a highly critical leadership positionData & Analytics (D&A) Practice Headfor a Tier-1 IT Services organization. This role will own the strategic, commercial, and delivery leadership of the Data & Analytics practice globally and will be responsible for driving sustained growth, profitability, and innovation at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a large, global Data & Analytics practice, covering data engineering, advanced analytics, AI/ML, cloud data platforms, and industry solutions.
• Own and manage a USD 100M+ portfolio, with full P&L accountability, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization.
• Provide strategic direction for practice creation, capability development, solution strategy, and GTM execution across key industry verticals.
• Build, lead, and inspire large global teams of 1,000+ professionals, including senior leaders, delivery heads, and practice specialists.
  
• Drive large, end-to-end global programs, ensuring excellence in delivery, client satisfaction, and operational governance.
• Establish and nurture CXO-level client relationships and strategic partnerships to support long-term growth and account expansion.
• Lead organization design, leadership development, succession planning, and cultural transformation to build future-ready teams.
• Work closely with sales, consulting, and delivery leaders to align strategy, execution, and outcomes across global markets.

Candidate Profile

• 25+ years of overall experience, with 8+ years in senior leadership roles within Data & Analytics in a large Tier-1 IT services organization.
• Proven experience in leading and scaling D&A practices at global scale, including data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and cloud ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ownership of USD 100M+ P&L and experience managing large global teams (1,000+ employees).
• Strong track record of building new verticals, driving growth in emerging markets, and executing complex, high-visibility strategic initiatives.

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• Extensive experience in global delivery models, extended teams, partner ecosystems, and vendor management.
• Ability to blend strategic vision with pragmatic execution, using fact-based decision making and rational risk-taking.
• Exposure across industries such as BFSI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Risk & Compliance is highly preferred.

Leadership Attributes

• Influential, visionary leader with the ability to inspire large teams through change.
• Strong people leader with experience in grooming future leaders and building high-performance cultures.
• Executive presence with credibility to engage C-suite stakeholders globally.
• Passionate about innovation, data-led transformation, and inclusive leadership.

Location

• Any metro city in India, except Noida