Portfolio Lead – Data & Analytics

Exavalu Solutions India Pvt Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Portfolio Lead – Data & Analytics to drive strategic data engagements across key enterprise accounts. This role requires a consulting mindset, strong technology understanding, and the ability to blend delivery governance with commercial ownership. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience managing enterprise accounts and must excel in building executive-level relationships. The firm promotes a permanent remote working model, emphasizing the importance of talent regardless of location.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in consulting, technology delivery, and engagement leadership.
• Experience managing enterprise accounts and complex portfolios.
• Proven ability to influence senior and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with stakeholders.
• Drive account growth through structured land-and-expand strategies.
• Ensure delivery excellence across all programs within the portfolio.
• Mentor and guide program managers and project managers.
• Align portfolio initiatives with emerging technology trends.

Skills

Understanding of Data & Analytics ecosystems

BI and visualization

Advanced analytics and AI initiatives

Strong communication skills

Governance and escalation management

Job description

Exavalu Solutions India Pvt Ltd | Full time

Exavalu is a US based consulting firm specialized in Digital Transformation Advisory and Digital Solution Delivery for select industries like Insurance, Healthcare and Financial Services. Our Headquarters is in California, US with multiple offices across US, Canada, and delivery centres in India. We were founded by Industry executives and Consulting principals with deep industry experience that allows us to bring advisory strength and solution expertise to clients. We’re in a hyper growth trajectory growing at over 100% year on year.

Join our diverse and inclusive team where you will feel valued and motivated to contribute with your unique skills and experience.

Exavalu offers permanent remote working model as we believe in going where the right talent is.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Portfolio Lead – Data & Analytics is responsible for driving strategic data engagements across key enterprise accounts. This role blends a consulting mindset, strong technology understanding, commercial ownership, and delivery governance.

The Portfolio Lead acts as a trusted data engagement partner, accountable for account growth, backlog protection, delivery excellence, and innovation enablement within assigned portfolios. The role requires deep stakeholder engagement, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to align data initiatives with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Account & Relationship Management

• Build and strengthen executive-level relationships with data and analytics stakeholders across assigned accounts
  
• Position as a trusted advisor for data, analytics, and AI transformation initiatives
  
• Develop a strong understanding of client roadmaps, priorities, and organizational objectives
  

Land & Expand Strategy

• Drive account growth through structured land-and-expand strategies
  
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing engagements
  
• Expand the data and analytics footprint across business units and functions
  
• Partner with sales and leadership teams to shape and convert opportunities
  
• Protect and grow existing backlog through consistent value delivery
  
• Anticipate renewal risks and proactively mitigate through engagement and performance alignment
  
• Monitor and manage portfolio utilization, revenue, and commercial health
  

Delivery Governance & Success

• Ensure delivery excellence across all programs within the portfolio
  
• Provide governance oversight to program managers and delivery leads
  
• Maintain delivery quality, timelines, and client satisfaction across multi-project engagements
  
• Intervene in escalations and ensure timely, low-disruption resolution
  
• Drive innovation by introducing modern data capabilities, accelerators, and AI-enabled solutions
  
• Align portfolio initiatives with emerging technology trends and measurable business value
  
• Encourage proactive solutioning beyond immediate scope to enhance client impact
  

Leadership & Team Alignment

• Mentor and guide program managers, project managers, and engagement leads
  
• Enable capability development and scalable engagement models
  
• Collaborate closely with delivery, sales, and practice leadership teams
  

Requirements

Data & Technology

• Strong understanding of Data & Analytics ecosystems, including:
  
• BI and visualization
  
• Advanced analytics and AI initiatives
  

Consulting & Commercial Acumen

• Ability to translate data initiatives into business value and outcomes
  
• Experience managing enterprise accounts and complex portfolios
  

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Proven ability to influence senior and executive stakeholders
  
• Strong communication, governance, and escalation management skills
  
• Experience leading multi-project, multi-team portfolios
  

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across consulting, technology delivery, and engagement leadership
  
• Demonstrated success managing large enterprise accounts and strategic data portfolios
  
• Strong blend of consulting mindset, technology understanding, and client leadership
  
• Portfolio revenue growth and backlog stability
  
• Client satisfaction and executive trust
  
• Delivery quality, risk management, and renewal success
  
• Innovation adoption and value realization
  
• Team capability, utilization, and engagement health