Data & Analytics Leader- Consulting/Managing Partner)

Tata Consultancy Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. seeks a Senior Data, Analytics & AI Transformation Leader to guide enterprise data strategy and modernization initiatives across BFSI clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, engaging CXOs and shaping data products, governance, and MLOps roadmaps across Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake platforms. This role requires a strong consulting background, executive communication skills, and the ability to translate challenges into practical roadmaps

Qualifications

• Senior years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Consulting, and Enterprise Data Transformation.
• Deep expertise in Enterprise Data Strategy, Data Architecture, Operating Models, Data Products, Data Governance.
• Proven ROI/Business Outcomes delivery across the Data to Insights value chain.
• Strong knowledge of Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, data quality, and Data Ops.
• Experience leading Analytics/BI initiatives, enterprise reporting, and self-service analytics.
• Solid grounding in AI, ML, Generative AI, MLOps/LLMOps, and Responsible AI.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise data strategy and modernization roadmaps.
• Lead large cross-functional teams and engage CXOs on transformation programs.
• Translate business challenges into practical transformation roadmaps and investments.
• Oversee governance across scope, milestones, risks, and delivery commitments.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Data Modernization

AI / GenAI / MLOps

Executive stakeholder management

Pre-sales / solutioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data, or related

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our people stories across our workforce and implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

TCS has been serving the Canadian marketplace for more than 35 years and today is the technology partner of choice for many of the country's leading organizations. As one of the largest IT services providers in Canada and globally, TCS is aiming to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company and is enabling its clients to transform themselves across the full AI stack, from infrastructure to intelligence.

Rooted in the heritage and values of the Tata Group, TCS is focused on creating long-term value for its clients, investors, employees, and the communities it serves. With a highly skilled workforce supporting customers from coast to coast, TCS has consistently been recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, including a recent top ranking at the country level.

TCS also sponsors 14 of the world's most prestigious marathons and endurance events, including the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, reflecting its commitment to health, sustainability, and community empowerment.

Job Description :-

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills :-

• Senior years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Consulting, and Enterprise Data Transformation, with proven success in business growth and large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Data Strategy, Data Architecture, Operating Models, Data Products, Data Governance, and Data Modernization
• Proven experience in delivering ROI and Business Outcomes to customers across the Data to Insights value chain
• Demonstrates deeper understanding of Data Engineering, including ETL/ELT, data integration, APIs, data quality, orchestration, observability, Data Ops, and platform engineering.
• Experience leading Analytics and Business Intelligence initiatives, including enterprise reporting, self-service analytics, semantic layers, advanced analytics, and decision intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Agentic AI, MLOps/LLMOps, Responsible AI, and AI-driven business transformation.
• Proven experience defining and delivering enterprise-scale solutions on Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, and modern data platforms.
• Strong understanding of BFSI domain requirements, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, security, resilience, auditability, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in consulting, business development, pre-sales, solutioning, opportunity qualification, proposal development, pricing support, and executive-level stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams, drive transformation programs, and engage effectively with CXOs and senior business leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data, Business, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
• Preferred certifications in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, Analytics, AI, Program Management, or Executive Leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with CDOs, CIOs, CAIOs, business executives, and senior technology leaders.
• Advise BFSI clients on enterprise data strategy, analytics transformation, AI adoption, governance, operating models, and modernization priorities.
• Translate business challenges into practical transformation roadmaps, investment priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Lead executive workshops, discovery sessions, steering committee discussions, and strategic client conversations.
• Drive growth for Data, Analytics & AI services from opportunity identification and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and closure.
• Shape large consulting and transformation engagements, including solution direction, value proposition, commercial approach, and delivery roadmap.
• Lead RFPs and proactive proposals, ensuring solutions are differentiated, feasible, and outcome-focused.
• Build joint opportunities with account teams, alliance partners, technology providers, and consulting practices.
• Define target-state strategies across cloud data platforms, data products, analytics, AI/ML, GenAI, governance, and responsible AI.
• Recommend practical modernization approaches across Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, and other relevant platforms.
• Ensure transformation decisions address scalability, security, privacy, resilience, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide executive oversight from opportunity shaping and mobilization through delivery and value realization.
• Establish governance across scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, commercial commitments, quality, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure a structured transition from presales to delivery with clear commitments, success measures, and ownership.
• Lead and mentor consulting, architecture, engineering, analytics, and AI teams across locations.
• Support senior talent hiring, capability development, succession planning, and mentoring.
• Develop reusable offerings, reference architectures, case studies, estimators, executive narratives, and delivery playbooks.
• Represent the practice with clients, partners, and internal leadership as a trusted voice for BFSI Data, Analytics & AI transformation.
• Create Reference Customers for TCS and influence revenue streams for TCS

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong executive leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with CXOs, business leaders, and technology teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills across business, technical, and executive audiences.
• Strong consulting and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to drive business outcomes and transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead large cross-functional and global teams across consulting, architecture, engineering, analytics, and delivery functions.
• Strong business acumen with experience in growth strategy, opportunity development, solutioning, and executive decision-making.
• High ownership, accountability, integrity, and commitment to delivering successful client outcomes.
• Experience mentoring senior leaders, architects, and consultants while building high-performing teams and future capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities, complex stakeholder landscapes, and large transformation programs.
• Strong governance, risk management, and escalation management skills across large-scale engagements.
• Adaptability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with evolving business priorities and emerging technologies.

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.