Data Consulting Practice Lead Remote FS452

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Data Consulting Practice Lead to build lead and scale our India GCC data practice. This role is perfect for someone who thinks differently someone who challenges conventions brings deep technical expertise and pioneers innovative approaches to solving complex data challenges for clients.

As the Data Consulting Practice Lead you will drive the Practice strategy from conception to execution building and leading a high-performing team of consultants while staying hands-on with client engagements architecture decisions and technical delivery. While deeply understanding the technical and business context that drives successful outcomes for our clients youll be accountable for the practice revenue margin delivery optimization client satisfaction quality team utilization and more.

Youll work across multiple platforms and technologies leveraging modern tools cloud platforms and automation to deliver exceptional value to clients. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who takes ownership measures impact fearlessly mentors talent and isnt afraid to bring fresh perspectives to solve complex challenges for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data consulting practice strategy tailored to the needs of Fresche India GCC
• Lead mentor and grow a team of data consultants architects and engineers based in India.
• Own client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on database architecture migration performance tuning and modernization initiatives
• Drive pre-sales efforts including solutioning proposal development and technical presentations for prospective clients
• Oversee delivery of data consulting engagements including on-premises cloud and hybrid data solutions ensuring quality timelines and client satisfaction
• Stay hands-on with key technical engagements providing architectural guidance across databases such as Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB and cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).
• Identify and develop new service offerings and out-of-the-box solutions to address emerging data challenges faced by our clients and partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales delivery and product teams to align messaging proposals and solutions with client needs.
• Analyze practice performance metrics utilization revenue margins client satisfaction and continuously optimize for growth and profitability.
• Stay ahead of industry trends emerging database technologies and best practices to bring innovative ideas to clients and the practice.
• Champion the integration of AI and automation into data consulting delivery.
• Collaborate with our Channel Leader to build and maintain relationships with technology partners (Oracle Microsoft AWS etc.).
• Drive recruitment training and career development plans for the India-based consulting team.

Qualifications

• 20 years of proven experience in database consulting database architecture or related technical roles with significant experience delivering in the India market and at least 3-5 years in a practice leadership or managerial capacity.
• Deep hands-on expertise across multiple database platforms (Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB) and cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora Azure SQL GCP Cloud SQL etc.).
• Strong understanding of how AI and automation can be leveraged to drive efficiency in database management monitoring and optimization.
• A track record of building and scaling consulting practices driving revenue growth and delivering successful client engagements in India.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into business value for clients.
• Experience managing and mentoring a technical consulting team ideally in a fast-paced client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills to engage effectively with Indian clients partners and internal leadership.
• Strong understanding of the Indian enterprise technology landscape industry verticals and client buying behavior.
• A growth mindset with a genuine passion for technical innovation continuous learning and mentoring talent.
• Relevant certifications (Oracle Microsoft AWS etc.) preferred.
• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field; MBA a plus.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build and scale a high-impact database consulting practice for the Indian market from the ground up.
• Work directly with senior leadership and strategic clients shaping the future of the practice in India.
• Freedom to innovate introduce new service lines and implement modern AI-driven delivery approaches.
• Access to leading database technologies cloud platforms and partner ecosystems.
• A collaborative growth-oriented culture that values technical excellence ownership and continuous learning.
• Significant career growth potential as you build and lead a strategic consulting function within a growing India business.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager