Data Advisory & Strategy Leader

Job Title: Data Advisory & Strategy Leader

Role Summary

Lead data strategy and advisory engagements by partnering with senior client stakeholders to shape data-driven transformation initiatives. This role focuses on converting opportunities into strategic engagements while acting as a trusted advisor across data, analytics, and AI-led modernization.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Advisory

• Lead data strategy conversations with prospects and clients, aligning business goals with data and analytics capabilities
  
• Define and position data advisory services, including data modernization and BI transformation
  
• Assess current-state data landscapes and define target-state architectures and roadmaps
  

Client Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
  
• Engage with CIO, CDO, CDAO, and business stakeholders to drive strategic alignment
  
• Influence decision-making through industry insights, best practices, and data-driven recommendations
  

Opportunity Conversion & Growth

• Convert leads and opportunities into strategic consulting engagements
  
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to shape proposals and solution positioning
  
• Drive account expansion through advisory-led engagements
  

Data & AI Transformation

• Advise on modern data platforms (cloud, data lakes, warehouses) and legacy modernization strategies
  
• Provide guidance on data governance, data quality, and operating models
  
• Align AI/ML initiatives with enterprise data strategy and business outcomes
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 18–20 years of experience in Data, Analytics, and Advisory roles
  
• Strong understanding of Insurance domain (P&C / L&A preferred)
  
• Deep knowledge of legacy and modern cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP ecosystems)
  
• Expertise in data governance, data management, and enterprise data strategy
  
• Good understanding of AI/ML and its application in business transformation
  
• Proven experience engaging with C-level stakeholders
  
• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills