Lead Data Architect

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Data Architect Lead Advisor in Bangalore to provide enterprise architecture leadership, governance across platforms, and executive consulting for strategic initiatives. The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration with sales and UK leadership, and development of reusable accelerators and knowledge assets.

The candidate will own enterprise architecture, drive transformation roadmaps, mentor architects, and contribute to pre‑sales,

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise data architecture and governance.
• Strong consulting and executive communication skills.
• Experience with commercial solutioning and architecture governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pursuits and executive workshops.
• Own enterprise architecture and solution assurance.
• Define technology strategy and transformation roadmaps.
• Mentor architects and lead Architecture Council.
• Drive thought leadership, partner engagement and reusable assets.
• Act as Enterprise Architect on strategic billable programmes.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Consulting

Executive communication

Commercial solutioning

Architecture governance

Job description

Data Architect Lead Advisor Req ID: 385575

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. We are currently seeking a Data Architect Lead Advisor to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Role Purpose

Provide enterprise architecture leadership, executive consulting and overall governance across Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric and Agentic AI.

Common Responsibilities

• 50% billable utilisation through customer engagements.
• 50% contribution to pre‑sales, consulting and practice development.
• Customer workshops and executive presentations.
• Solution estimation and commercial support.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Delivery, Partners and UK leadership.
• Development of reusable accelerators and knowledge assets.

Role-specific Responsibilities

• Lead strategic pursuits and executive workshops.
• Own enterprise architecture and solution assurance.
• Define technology strategy and transformation roadmaps.
• Mentor architects and lead Architecture Council.
• Drive thought leadership, partner engagement and reusable assets.
• Act as Enterprise Architect on strategic billable programmes.

Core Skills

• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Consulting
• Executive communication
• Commercial solutioning
• Architecture governance

Success Measures

• 50% billable utilisation
• Contribution to proposal wins
• Customer satisfaction
• Practice asset creation
• Mentoring and capability development

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centres and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centres as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in‑office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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Experience Level: Senior Level