Executive Databricks & Data Modernization Leader

NTT DATA, Inc.

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 155,000 - 359,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a Data Architect Director to lead Databricks and Data Modernization across North America.

The role focuses on enterprise data strategy, AI readiness, and modern data platforms, with accountability for client delivery, practice growth, and executive advisory. The ideal candidate has deep Databricks expertise, 15+ years in professional services, and a track record of building and scaling consulting capabilities.

Qualifications

15+ years of professional services, consulting, technology services, or industry leadership experience.
10+ years leading enterprise Data analytics, data platform, or modernization programs.
Deep expertise in Databricks and modern enterprise data architecture.
Experience leading data modernization, cloud migration, enterprise data platform, data Lakehouse, or analytics transformation initiatives.
Experience managing senior architects, technical leaders, and consulting teams.
Proven experience building and growing consulting practices, Centers of Excellence, or business capabilities.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale client relationships and executive stakeholders.
Experience supporting business development, solution strategy, and complex opportunity pursuits.
Strong executive communication, storytelling, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.
Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

Lead the Databricks and Data Modernization capability within the Data Practice, driving outcomes and growth.
Advise CIOs/CTOs/CDOs and business leaders on enterprise data strategy and AI readiness.
Provide architectural oversight for large-scale enterprise data platforms and lakehouse transformations.
Collaborate with Go-To-Market to shape offerings and growth strategies.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of architects and consultants.
Establish best practices, reference architectures, and delivery standards across Databricks and data platforms.
Drive adoption of modern data architectures leveraging Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Azure, and AWS.
Monitor partnerships and align with partner roadmaps and capabilities.
Own workforce planning and talent growth to meet market demand.
Serve as executive sponsor for strategic client engagements and transformations.
Collaborate across Consulting, Applications, Cloud, Data, AI, and Industry teams to deliver outcomes.
Contribute to portfolio growth through executive relationship development and opportunity creation.