Director - Data & Analytics Practice

Zuci Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zuci Systems in Chennai invites a hands-on Director to lead the Data & Analytics Practice. You will own end-to-end practice success, drive revenue, shape solutions, mentor teams, and engage customers.

The role requires 15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics, strong cloud data platform know-how (Azure, AWS, GCP), and proven ability to manage P&L, lead large teams, and win strategic engagements with enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics / Data Engineering / Enterprise Data Management.
• Proven experience leading large teams and managing P&L.
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architectures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for the Data & Analytics practice
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and overall practice expansion
• Identify new opportunities across existing and new customers
• Build and position differentiated offerings in enterprise data management
• Act as the go-to person for key customers and strategic engagements
• Ensure quality delivery across projects and maintain customer satisfaction
• Engage with leadership to translate business needs into data solutions
• Lead and mentor a large, multi-skill team
• Guide architecture, solution design, and best practices
• Lead pre-sales, proposals, and client presentations
• Partner with sales to convert opportunities into wins
• Contribute to RFPs, estimations, and commercial discussions

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Revenue growth

Pre-sales

Solution design

Customer engagement

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Job description

Job Title: Director - Data & Analytics Practice

Experience: 15+ yrs

Job Description: We are looking for a hands-on leader to head our Data & Analytics practice. This role is not just about managing a team but building a strong, scalable practice that delivers real business value to our customers. You will own the end-to-end responsibility of the practice, from driving revenue and shaping solutions to mentoring teams and engaging with customers. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats-technology leader, business owner, and trusted advisor, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Own the P&L for the Data &Analytics practice
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and overall practice expansion
• Identify new opportunities across existing and new customers
• Build and position differentiated offerings in enterprise data management

Customer & Delivery Ownership

• Act as the go-to person for key customers and strategic engagements
• Ensure quality delivery across projects and maintain customer satisfaction
• Engage with leadership team and senior stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data solutions
• Be willing to travel to customer locations as required

Technical Thought Leadership

• Guide teams on architecture, solution design, and best practices
• Stay current with industry trends and bring relevant ideas into the organization
• Lead pre-sales efforts including solutioning, proposals, and client presentations
• Partner closely with sales teams to convert opportunities into wins
• Contribute to RFPs, estimations, and commercial discussions
• Lead and mentor a 100-member team across different skill sets
• Build strong second-line leadership within the team
• Drive performance management, capability development, and hiring
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, and Quality
• Provide regular updates and insights to leadership
• Align practice goals with overall company strategy

In short, Job Summary:

• 15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics / Data Engineering / Enterprise Data Management
• Proven experience in leading large teams and managing P&L
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architectures
• Experience in working with enterprise customers and handling senior stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance delivery, growth, and profitability
• A “go-getter” mindset—someone who takes ownership and drives outcomes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills