Delivery Partner - Data & Analytics

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company-sponsored education

Long service awards

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Pune seeks an accomplished Delivery Partner - Data & Analytics to lead strategic customer engagements and large-scale delivery portfolios across D&A programs. The role requires strong delivery leadership, expertise in D&A technologies, and experience managing multi-customer portfolios and transformation programs.

You will provide executive-level leadership to CXOs and senior stakeholders, drive both Time & Material and Fixed Price engagements, mentor delivery teams, and

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive experience in Delivery Leadership roles overseeing Software Development, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Digital Transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in Data & Analytics technologies, platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native data solutions.
• Proven leadership in multi-customer portfolios with Time & Material and Fixed Price delivery models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern large-scale Data & Analytics delivery programs across multiple customers and engagements.
• Own end-to-end delivery management for strategic accounts, ensuring quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Engage CXOs and senior stakeholders to drive strategic conversations and business outcomes.
• Drive delivery excellence and profitability while managing utilization and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and develop future delivery leaders and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Delivery Leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Agile/ Scrum/ Kanban

Executive influence

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished Delivery Partner - Data & Analytics to lead strategic customer engagements and large-scale delivery portfolios across Data & Analytics programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong delivery leadership experience, deep expertise in Data & Analytics technologies, and proven success in managing large customer portfolios, complex transformation programs, and high-performing delivery teams.

• Role: Delivery Partner - Data & Analytics
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 15 to 20 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead and govern large-scale Data & Analytics delivery programs across multiple customers and engagements.
• Own end-to-end delivery management for strategic accounts, ensuring quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and manage a high-growth delivery portfolio comprising Data Engineering, Analytics, Cloud Data Platforms, AI/ML, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Engage directly with CXOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, and senior business stakeholders to drive strategic conversations and business outcomes.
• Provide executive-level leadership for customer programs and transformation initiatives.
• Drive successful delivery of both Time & Material and Fixed Price engagements.
• Manage escalations proactively and take ownership of critical customer situations.
• Guide delivery teams on program execution, technology decisions, customer management, and operational excellence.
• Lead large deal pursuits and work closely with sales, solution, and pre-sales teams.
• Provide hands-on leadership for solution design, estimation, planning, commercial evaluation, and proposal creation.
• Review and govern Statements of Work (SoW) with strong attention to risks, assumptions, liabilities, and commitments.
• Establish and drive Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and industry-standard delivery processes across engagements.
• Collaborate with industry verticals and cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities and drive cross-selling initiatives.
• Ensure achievement of delivery KPIs, customer satisfaction targets, and business growth objectives.
• Drive operational excellence by managing utilization, pyramid structure, margins, resource allocation, and delivery efficiency.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor for strategic Data & Analytics initiatives.
• Mentor and develop future delivery leaders within the organization.
• Support organizational capability building and contribute to Data & Analytics practice growth.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in Delivery Leadership roles managing Software Development, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Digital Transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in Data & Analytics technologies, platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native data solutions.
• Preferred experience in Healthcare & Life Sciences domain engagements.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-customer portfolios with a combination of Time & Material and Fixed Price delivery models.
• Strong understanding of Data Warehousing, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, AI/ML, and Cloud Data Platforms.
• Extensive experience working with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Proven ability to engage and influence CXO, VP, and Director-level stakeholders.
• Experience managing large delivery organizations comprising 100 to 150+ engineers.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing portfolios generating annual revenues between USD 10 Million and USD 20 Million.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth while maintaining delivery excellence and profitability.
• Experience managing large proposal responses, solution creation, estimations, and contract negotiations.
• Strong experience reviewing Statements of Work, contracts, and delivery commitments.
• Proven success handling customer escalations and turning challenging situations into successful outcomes.
• Experience building and mentoring delivery leaders and succession pipelines.
• Strong financial management skills including utilization, margin management, forecasting, and portfolio governance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel for customer engagements and business requirements.
• 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
• 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."