Senior Manager - Data and Technology for Learning & Development

Accenture India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture India Private Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to lead data, analytics and technology initiatives in the learning and development domain. You will drive data strategy, build scalable platforms and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver innovative learning experiences.

The role emphasizes governance, privacy, and executive advisory, partnering with leaders to translate business goals into actionable data projects.

Qualifications

• 18–22 years of professional experience in data/analytics, preferably within learning, education, or enterprise L&D.
• Strong understanding of data and AI technologies (e.g., Python, Power BI, Snowflake, Cloud, Databricks, GenAI).
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, cloud-based data projects (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and advanced analytics solutions for business transformation.
• Expertise in building and operationalizing knowledge graphs, semantic data models, and leveraging data for personalized learning applications.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the organization’s data strategy to enable innovation and advanced analytics across personalized learning and program delivery.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data platforms and pipelines.
• Oversee development and management of knowledge graph and semantic data architectures for dynamic learning experiences and insights.
• Champion robust data governance, privacy, and compliance standards, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and company policies.
• Partner with executive leadership, program managers, and IT stakeholders to ensure business goals are translated into actionable data projects.
• Interpret learning and business metrics to drive executive-level recommendations for growth, efficiency, and learner impact.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners to ensure best-in-class tools and resources.
• Foster a high-performance, ethical, and innovative team culture through talent development and mentorship.

Skills

Generative AI

Education

15 years full-time education

Job description

Technology Educator Project Role : Technology Educator Project Role Description : Instrumental in keeping technology talent market relevant, by upskilling and cross skilling them. Primarily responsible for delivering foundational training in technology, delivery, professional development and industry content. Contribute to course content development and creation of questions for certification and assessments. Must have skills : Generative AI Good to have skills : NA Minimum 15 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to lead our data, analytics, and technology initiatives in the learning and development domain. The ideal candidate brings 18–22 years of progressive experience driving data strategy, infrastructure development, and organizational transformation within education, corporate learning, or technology-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the organization s data strategy to enable innovation and advanced analytics across personalized learning and program delivery.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams in the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable data platforms and pipelines.
• Oversee development and management of knowledge graph and semantic data architectures for dynamic learning experiences and insights.
• Champion robust data governance, privacy, and compliance standards, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and company policies.
• Partner with executive leadership, program managers, and IT stakeholders to ensure business goals are translated into actionable data projects.
• Interpret learning and business metrics to drive executive-level recommendations for growth, efficiency, and learner impact.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners to ensure best-in‑class tools and resources.
• Foster a high-performance, ethical, and innovative team culture through talent development and mentorship.

Required Experience & Skills

• 18–22 years of professional experience in data management, analytics, engineering, or related roles—preferably within learning, education, or enterprise L&D.
• Strong understanding of data and AI technologies (e.g., Python, Power BI, Snowflake, Cloud, Databricks, GenAI, Agentic AI).
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, cloud-based data projects (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and advanced analytics solutions for business transformation.
• Expertise in building and operationalizing knowledge graphs, semantic data models, and leveraging data for personalized learning applications.
• Significant experience with data governance, security, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate data-driven strategies aligned with senior management objectives.
• Exceptional people management and team leadership, with organizational consulting or transformation experience a strong plus.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills experience translating complex analytics for executive and non‑technical audiences.
• Track record of managing vendor relationships and navigating change in large-scale organizations.
• Experience in strategic planning, change management, and executive advisory.

Preferred Attributes

• Visionary mindset for the future of data-driven learning.
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial drive and resilience.
• Committed to ethical, inclusive, and learner-focused data practices.
• Thrives in dynamic, outcome‑oriented settings.