Cleartelligence is a Data and AI consultancy that partners with enterprise clients to envision, design, and implement solutions that solve complex business challenges and accelerate value creation through data-driven insights.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Practice Director to lead and grow our Data Management consulting practice. In this role, you will:

Shape and execute the vision and strategy for the practice
Develop and mentor team members to support their professional growth
Oversee staffing and hiring to ensure the right mix of talent and expertise
Drive business development, supporting sales efforts and expanding client relationships
Lead strategic client engagements, providing trusted advisory and technical excellence
Champion thought leadership, representing Cleartelligence within the industry and across the organization

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with deep expertise in data management, a passion for developing people, and a demonstrated ability to deliver impactful, cross-industry data solutions. This is a People Manager role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Key responsibilities include

Practice Management

Manage a high-performing team of 20-30 consultants globally capable (mostly in the U.S. and India).
Lead all hiring decisions for the practice, including FTEs, backfills, and contractors.
Evolve the vision for the Data Management practice, ensuring alignment with company growth plans, market trends, and portfolio strategies.
Define how the practice will innovate and adapt to emerging technologies and client needs.
Make final decisions on staffing assignments across client engagements.
Own practice metrics related to utilization, delivery quality, and operational efficiency.
Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies across client engagements led by your team.
Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex Data Management problems and solutions.
Continuously assess and improve processes, methodologies, and tools with a particular focus on reusable frameworks and automation.

Client Engagement

Play a leading role in strategic client engagements, driving architecture design, data governance initiatives, technology selection, and roadmap development for high-priority accounts.
Effectively communicate technical concepts and insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Drive account growth by delivering exceptional work and building trusted, advisory-level client relationships.

Revenue Growth & Business Development

Partner with Portfolio Leaders and Account Teams to identify opportunities for growth within existing and new clients.
Contribute to proposal development, solution design, and strategic account planning.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key technology partners (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake) to keep your team current on emerging capabilities and drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships.

Thought Leadership

Provide thought leadership in data management disciplines such as data governance, architecture, integration, and analytics.
Represent the company at industry events, client forums, and through published content.
Contribute to shaping the company’s perspective on how data enables business transformation.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in data management, data engineering, or related fields.
Proven ability to deliver solutions involving AI
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and complex delivery programs.
5+ years of Databricks and Snowflake experience.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.
Strong background in solution architecture and consulting.
Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated experience driving business growth and operational improvements.
Proven abilities in leadership and practice oversight, showcasing the capacity to inspire, encourage, and cultivate top tier teams.