Director - Data, Analytics & AI

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Growth
• Lead data, analytics, and AI strategy engagements , including rapid assessments, maturity diagnostics, and roadmap development
• Build and expand executive relationships (CIO, CDO, CFO) to position RSM as a trusted advisor
• Drive pipeline growth and revenue through solutioning, RFP responses, and proactive client development
• Translate business outcomes into scalable data and AI solutions that unlock measurable value
• Solution Strategy & Architecture
• Define enterprise data platform strategies across: Microsoft (Azure, Fabric, Synapse, Power BI, Purview)
• AWS (Redshift, Glue, S3, SageMaker)
• Google Cloud (BigQuery, Vertex AI)
• Snowflake, Databricks (Lakehouse architectures)
• Lead architecture for: Data lakes, lakehouses, and modern data warehouses
• Real-time and batch data pipelines
• AI/ML and GenAI enablement frameworks
• Design scalable, secure, and governed data ecosystems aligned with enterprise architecture principles
• Data, Analytics & AI Delivery
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of: Data engineering and data integration programs
• Business intelligence and advanced analytics solutions (Power BI, Tableau)
• AI/ML and GenAI use cases embedded into business workflows
• Ensure alignment to SDLC, DataOps, and MLOps practices
• Lead teams across data engineering, analytics, and data science to deliver high-quality client outcomes
• Data Governance & MDM
• Establish and implement data governance frameworks , including: Data quality, metadata management, lineage, and stewardship
• Compliance with regulatory and industry standards
• Lead Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and implementation for key domains (customer, product, finance)
• Partner with clients to operationalize data ownership and accountability models
• Practice & Capability Building
• Build and scale RSM India's Data, Analytics & AI capability , including: Talent development, mentoring, team structuring, and high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement
• Go-to-market offerings and reusable assets
• Alliances with hyperscalers and data platform providers
• Serve as a strategic liaison between U.S. and India teams to ensure alignment on priorities, resource planning, communication, and delivery execution
• Drive operational excellence across the India team through utilization management, delivery oversight, hiring, workforce planning, and scalable team management practices
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, cloud, and data modernization and incorporate into offerings
• Required Experience & Qualifications
• 12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, and AI , with at least 5-7 years in leadership roles
• Proven experience in a consulting or advisory capacity , delivering strategy through execution
• Demonstrated success building and scaling data practices and driving revenue growth
• Deep expertise across: Cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
• Data platforms: Snowflake, Databricks
• BI tools: Power BI, Tableau
• Data engineering, ETL, and data modeling (dimensional and 3NF)
• Experience delivering: Enterprise data platforms and modernization programs
• AI/ML and GenAI solutions for business use cases
• Data governance and MDM initiatives

Requirements

• Background in data architecture or enterprise architecture
• Experience with DataOps, MLOps, and FinOps practices
• Professional certifications in cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) or data platforms
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field
• Strong domain expertise in one or more industries
• Key Leadership Attributes
• Ability to connect data strategy to business outcomes and communicate with executive stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence deals and drive growth
• Hands-on credibility with modern data and AI technologies
• Collaborative leader w

Additional Information

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. Director - Data, Analytics & AI (RSM India) Role Overview RSM India is seeking a Director of Data, Analytics & AI to lead client engagements, shape market-facing offerings, and drive enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives. This leader will operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery , helping mid-market and enterprise clients unlock value from data through modern platforms, advanced analytics, and AI. This role requires a consulting-first mindset , combining strong executive presence, deep technical fluency across leading platforms, and the ability to translate business priorities into scalable, governed, and AI-enabled data solutions.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at rsm? Share your experience