Delivery Head Data & Analytics

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Quarterly growth opportunities

Company-sponsored higher education

Flexible work hours

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage for family

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Pune seeks a Delivery Head (Data & Analytics) to lead and manage the delivery team ensuring high-quality solutions for clients. The ideal candidate has 20 to 27 years of experience, is proficient in healthcare and life sciences data, and can engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

This role offers a competitive salary, a focus on talent development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 20 to 27 years of experience required.
• Proven delivery leadership in Data & Analytics.
• Ability to manage highly skilled teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery team for successful client solutions.
• Support hiring and growth of the Business Unit's cloud footprint.
• Collaborate with Sales to form strategies and plans.

Skills

Experience in healthcare and life sciences domain

Understanding of regulatory aspects in BFSI

Technology and product engineering understanding

Delivery leadership for multi-customer portfolio

Experience engaging with CxOs/VPs/Directors

Job description

About Position

As a Delivery Head, you will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery team to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions to clients. You will be the primary point of contact for clients and will work closely with them to understand their requirements, provide guidance, and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will also be responsible for supporting hiring and growing the cloud footprint of the Business Unit.

Role

Delivery Head (Data & Analytics)

Location: Pune

Experience: 20 to 27 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Co-create Business Strategy and Mission: Support the CDO & LOB Head in building overall LOB strategy and market leadership.
• Grow the profit footprint of the Vertical/Business Unit, with good understanding of Pharma domain.
• Profitability: Ensure to maintain existing business and profitability (improve profit margins); Support Sales in achieving the Top-line and be directly responsible for gross & net margin.
• Support Sales/Business Development: Collaborate with Sales & provide inputs to formulate strategy and Sales plans for the BU.
• Operation Excellence, Process & Quality Services/Product: Ensure the DU Heads continuously work on the Improvement Customer Management and project management skills.
• People Management: Manage leadership team of delivery partners and other key stakeholders effectively. Conduct succession planning for key positions/roles.
• Organizational Contributions: Lead/Participate in flagship programs across Persistent (Contributions outside of Business Unit).

Expertise You'll Bring

• Experience working in the healthcare and life sciences domain preferably working with customers in Data and Analytics.
• Understanding of regulatory aspects as applicable to the BFSI industry.
• Good grasp of technology and product engineering to be able to speak customer language in various discussions.
• Managing and leading highly skilled teams, team leaders, and product developers to ensure the timely delivery to customer.
• Should have proven delivery leadership for a multi-customer portfolio with mix of T&M, fixed price etc.
• Ability to engage with CxOs/VPs/Director level stakeholder.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards.
• Annual health check-ups.
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents.

Values‑Driven, People‑Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.