Practice Head – AI, Data & Analytics

Job Role:

This role includes defining and developing practice offerings, driving pre-sales and delivery support, showcasing thought leadership, and fostering team growth through competency development. Essential skills include expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, BI, and Data Engineering, along with leadership and pre-sales experience. 

‍Why Choose Ideas2IT:‍

Ideas2IT has all the good attributes of a product startup and a services company. Since we launch our products, you will have ample opportunities to learn and contribute. However, single-product companies stagnate in the technologies they use. In our multiple product initiatives and customer-facing projects, you can work on various technologies.

AGI is going to change the world. Big companies like Microsoft are betting heavily on this (see here and here). We are following suit. As a Technical Architect, exclusively focus on engineering complex products.

What’s in it for you?

• You will define, develop, and maintain the AI, Data, and Analytics practice offerings portfolio.
• Opportunity to work on pre-sales activities, including proposals, estimations, PoCs, presentations, and demos.
• Lead project execution, deploying team members, and overseeing projects to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Engage in thought leadership by contributing to blogs, whitepapers, and social media.
• Drive people leadership by hiring, mentoring, and upskilling team members through structured programs.

Here’s what you’ll bring

• Prior experience in a Practice Manager / Practice Head role in relevant areas (AI, Data & Analytics): 8-10 years. Overall (tech) industry experience: 15-20 years.
• Expertise in AI, Data, Analytics, BI, DWH, ML, and related technologies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and motivate team members.
• Pre-sales and practice management expertise.
• Customer interfacing, presentation, and consulting skills.
• Technology expertise in Cloud, Web, and Mobile Applications, and Automation.
• Consulting and sales experience with domain knowledge in verticals like Healthcare or BFSI.
• Experience in developing thought leadership collateral such as IPs, solutions, and frameworks.
• Ability to design competency development and certification programs for team members.
• Proven track record of scaling practices and achieving high revenue growth.
• Graduate / Post Graduate Degree & Any qualifications (e.g., certifications) in leadership/people management will be a plus.