Executive Director- Delivery Data AND AI

xecutive Director Data & AI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery Management:

• Oversee end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of projects within the Banking and Finance sector.
• Manage and lead a large team of resources ensuring timely delivery P&L management and quality standards.
• Ensure effective project governance risk management and escalation processes are in place for all projects.
• Continuously monitor and improve delivery processes and methodologies to drive operational efficiency.

1. Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders including C-level executives.
• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their strategic objectives and ensure alignment with delivered solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor providing proactive solutions and insights to drive client success.
• Conduct regular business reviews and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

1. Management Consulting:

• Provide expert consulting services to Banking and Finance clients assisting them in transforming their business processes and IT strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and help clients navigate digital transformation and Data & AI initiatives.
• Lead business analysis and problem-solving efforts helping clients identify areas for optimization and innovation.

1. Sales and Business Development:

• Lead Sales activities including solution design proposal development and client presentations.
• Drive the expansion of the portfolio by identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Participate in RFP responses engage in client discussions and create winning proposals that meet both client requirements and organizational goals.

1. P&L Management:

• Own $10-15 million USD portfolio ensuring profitability and responsible financial management.
• Track financial performance including revenue margin and cost optimization.
• Monitor and control project budgets identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising delivery quality.

1. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead mentor and motivate a diverse team of project managers consultants and technical professionals.
• Foster a high-performance culture through continuous learning development and employee engagement.
• Support resource allocation and workforce planning to meet current and future project demands.

1. Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Continuously assess and enhance delivery frameworks methodologies and tools to increase project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in IT service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards particularly within the Banking and Finance Management sector.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field. MBA or other relevant advanced degrees are preferred.

Experience:

• 18 years of experience in IT services / Management Consulting with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing a large-scale portfolio (over $10-15 million USD) in the Banking and Finance domain focusing on Data & AI service offerings
• Experience in managing large teams of professionals across multiple locations.
• Strong expertise in Banking and Finance stakeholder management and delivery.
• Prior experience Sales and business development including successful client engagements.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive large teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Client Management: Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities particularly at the executive level.
• Banking and Finance Expertise: Ability to provide strategic consulting and advisory services particularly around digital transformation.
• Project Delivery: Solid understanding of delivery methodologies including Agile DevOps and traditional project management.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with experience handling budgets of over $10-15 million USD.
• Presales Acumen: Experience supporting sales teams with presales activities and growing client accounts.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with clients and stakeholders.

xecutive Director Data & AI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery Management:

• Oversee end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of projects within the Banking and Finance sector.
• Manage and lead a large team of resources ensuring timely delivery P&L management and quality standards.
• Ensure effective project governance risk management and escalation processes are in place for all projects.
• Continuously monitor and improve delivery processes and methodologies to drive operational efficiency.

1. Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders including C-level executives.
• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their strategic objectives and ensure alignment with delivered solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor providing proactive solutions and insights to drive client success.
• Conduct regular business reviews and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

1. Management Consulting:

• Provide expert consulting services to Banking and Finance clients assisting them in transforming their business processes and IT strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and help clients navigate digital transformation and Data & AI initiatives.
• Lead business analysis and problem-solving efforts helping clients identify areas for optimization and innovation.

1. Sales and Business Development:

• Lead Sales activities including solution design proposal development and client presentations.
• Drive the expansion of the portfolio by identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts.
• Participate in RFP responses engage in client discussions and create winning proposals that meet both client requirements and organizational goals.

1. P&L Management:

• Own $10-15 million USD portfolio ensuring profitability and responsible financial management.
• Track financial performance including revenue margin and cost optimization.
• Monitor and control project budgets identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising delivery quality.

1. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead mentor and motivate a diverse team of project managers consultants and technical professionals.
• Foster a high-performance culture through continuous learning development and employee engagement.
• Support resource allocation and workforce planning to meet current and future project demands.

1. Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Continuously assess and enhance delivery frameworks methodologies and tools to increase project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in IT service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards particularly within the Banking and Finance Management sector.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field. MBA or other relevant advanced degrees are preferred.

Experience:

• 18 years of experience in IT services / Management Consulting with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing a large-scale portfolio (over $10-15 million USD) in the Banking and Finance domain focusing on Data & AI service offerings
• Experience in managing large teams of professionals across multiple locations.
• Strong expertise in Banking and Finance stakeholder management and delivery.
• Prior experience Sales and business development including successful client engagements.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive large teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Client Management: Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities particularly at the executive level.
• Banking and Finance Expertise: Ability to provide strategic consulting and advisory services particularly around digital transformation.
• Project Delivery: Solid understanding of delivery methodologies including Agile DevOps and traditional project management.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with experience handling budgets of over $10-15 million USD.
• Presales Acumen: Experience supporting sales teams with presales activities and growing client accounts.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with clients and stakeholders.