Urgent Search: Executive Director

📢 Hiring: Executive Director – Data & AI (Banking Domain) | Leadership Role | Bangalore Please do connect with me in LinkedIn for swift response. Hi Leaders - Please mail me only if if have all these key skills mentioned in you profile. We are seeking your support in identifying strong profiles for the below Leadership Role. Position: Executive Director – Data & AI Experience: 18 – 25 Years Budget: Up to ₹50 LPA (including 15% DP on Gross) + 15% Annual Performance Bonus (on Gross) Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Location: Bangalore (Electronic City Office) Work Mode: Hybrid Relocation: Open for genuine cases 🔍 Mandatory Requirements (New Inputs from Hiring Manager) - Must have Sales & Delivery experience. - Should have built Data Landscapes. - Banking domain experience is mandatory (as the project is for a banking client). - Proven track record in business development and bringing in new business. - Must have owned and managed a portfolio worth $10–15 million+ USD. - Prefer candidates from service-based companies or Big 4 consulting firms, supporting Banking projects. 💼 Key Responsibilities 1. Delivery Management - Oversee end-to-end delivery across Data & AI projects within the Banking and Finance domain. - Lead large teams and ensure timely delivery, P&L management, and quality compliance. - Implement governance, risk management, and continuous improvement frameworks. 2. Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary liaison for senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives. - Build strategic relationships to align client objectives with delivered solutions. - Conduct business reviews and ensure client satisfaction through proactive engagement. 3. Management Consulting - Advise banking clients on digital transformation, data strategy, and AI initiatives. - Drive consulting engagements focusing on process optimization and business innovation. - Lead solutioning and thought leadership initiatives in Data & AI transformation. 4. Sales and Business Development - Drive end-to-end sales, presales, and solutioning for new and existing accounts. - Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and portfolio expansion. - Lead RFP responses, client presentations, and proposal development. 5. P&L Management - Own and manage a $10–15 million+ USD portfolio with accountability for profitability. - Track revenues, margins, and cost efficiency across projects. - Ensure financial discipline and sustainable business growth. 6. Team Leadership - Lead, mentor, and inspire large multi-location teams. - Foster a high-performance culture and drive continuous learning. - Manage resource planning and competency development. 7. Process Improvement & Innovation - Enhance delivery frameworks and methodologies for improved outcomes. - Promote innovation through emerging technologies and AI-driven best practices. - Ensure regulatory compliance and data governance excellence within BFSI delivery. 🎓 Required Qualifications & Experience - Education: Bachelor’s in IT / Computer Science or related field. MBA or equivalent preferred. - Experience: - 18+ years in IT Services or Management Consulting, including 10+ years in leadership roles. - Proven success managing portfolios exceeding $10–15 million USD in the Banking domain. - Hands-on exposure to Data & AI service delivery. - Demonstrated Sales, Delivery, and P&L ownership experience. - Strong background with service-based companies or Big 4s. ⚙️ Key Skills - Strategic Leadership & People Management - Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management (C-level) - Banking & Financial Services Domain Expertise - Data & AI Delivery Excellence - Presales and Business Development - Financial & P&L Management - Excellent Communication and Executive Presence 🧠 Good to Have - Published papers, patents, or whitepapers in Data/AI domain. - Active participation in industry data forums or innovation councils. Mail me your update profile to victorpaul@livecjobs.com Only matching profile will be contacted, others excuse us. With Regards, Victor