Lead Data Architect

Job Description

Hiring for Onsite Data Architect with strong experience in Data Engineering and Data Management (DQ/DG/Data Lineage).

1. Financial Governance & P&L Management

• Own and manage account-level and program-level financials, including revenue tracking, cost structures, and margin optimization.
• Drive disciplined financial execution to ensure predictable P&L outcomes.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Provide periodic financial insights and reporting to leadership.

1. Resource Strategy & Capability Development

• Lead resource planning and allocation across programs to ensure optimal utilization.
• Build a resilient, multi-skilled delivery organization through cross-skilling and upskilling initiatives.
• Align workforce capabilities with evolving customer and business needs.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability uplift strategies.

1. Governance, Risk Management & Program Assurance

• Establish and run robust daily/weekly governance cadences across programs.
• Oversee DGMP, historical data processes, and credit-related workflows to ensure transparency and control.
• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies, enabling early issue identification and resolution.
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, quality standards, and compliance frameworks.

1. Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Provide strategic technical direction across multiple workstreams.
• Conduct deep dives and reviews in key areas, including:
• CCAD
• CRP
• Database systems
• Historical data management
• DGMP oversight, including Corporate KYC roadmap
• Ensure alignment between architecture, implementation, and long-term scalability.
• Drive best practices in solution design, data architecture, and system integration.

1. Stakeholder Management & Customer Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous alignment on expectations, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, enabling strategic conversations and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure cohesive engagement.

1. Growth Strategy & Opportunity Development

• Identify and drive strategic growth opportunities within the account.
• Lead initiatives such as:
• CCAD Syndication
• Migration from MicroStrategy to Power BI
• Expand account footprint through value-added solutions and innovation.
• Partner with sales and leadership teams to convert opportunities into engagements.

1. Contract & Compliance Management

• Oversee all contractual processes, including:
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Addendums
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Ensure commercial clarity, risk mitigation, and compliance across engagements.
• Liaise with internal legal teams (e.g., c5i Legal) for contract governance.

1. Strategic Leadership Support

• Support senior leadership in executing strategic priorities.
• Develop executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports.
• Drive operational alignment and enable agile decision-making across programs.

1. Delivery Planning & Readiness

• Assess new requirements proactively and define delivery strategies.
• Ensure clarity on timelines, scope, and commitments for upcoming deliverables.
• Drive readiness planning, especially for critical milestones and time-bound initiatives.

1. Operational Excellence & Administrative Governance

• Maintain strong operational hygiene across the account, including:
• Timesheet governance
• Leave and capacity tracking
• Administrative oversight
• Ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and smooth operational execution.

1. Data Governance Leadership

• Lead Data Governance Council discussions and initiatives.
• Define and drive DGMP roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish data governance standards, policies, and frameworks.
• Enable long-term data maturity and governance alignment.

1. Continuous Improvement & GAP Analysis

• Conduct structured GAP analyses across:
• Resource capabilities
• Delivery processes
• Governance frameworks
• Identify improvement areas and implement targeted interventions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the account.

• Strong financial acumen and P&L management
• Program and portfolio management expertise
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Stakeholder and client relationship management
• Technical leadership in data, analytics, and enterprise systems
• Governance, risk, and compliance management
• Resource planning and talent development
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

• 12+ years of experience in program delivery, account management, or consulting
• Proven experience managing large-scale accounts or portfolios
• Strong background in data, analytics, or enterprise technology environments
• Experience in financial management and contract governance
• Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams