Director & Data, Analytics & AI

RSM India is seeking a Director of Data, Analytics & AI to lead client engagements, shape market-facing offerings, and drive enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives. This leader will operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery, helping mid-market and enterprise clients unlock value from data through modern platforms, advanced analytics, and AI. This role requires a consulting-first mindset, combining strong executive presence, deep technical fluency across leading platforms, and the ability to translate business priorities into scalable, governed, and AI-enabled data solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead data, analytics, and AI strategy engagements, including rapid assessments, maturity diagnostics, and roadmap development Build and expand executive relationships (CIO, CDO, CFO) to position RSM as a trusted advisor Drive pipeline growth and revenue through solutioning, RFP responses, and proactive client development Translate business outcomes into scalable data and AI solutions that unlock measurable value Solution Strategy & Architecture AWS (Redshift, Glue, S3, SageMaker) Snowflake, Databricks (Lakehouse architectures) Data lakes, lakehouses, and modern data warehouses Real-time and batch data pipelines AI/ML and GenAI enablement frameworks Design scalable, secure, and governed data ecosystems aligned with enterprise architecture principles Data, Analytics & AI Delivery Oversee end-to-end delivery of: Data engineering and data integration programs Business intelligence and advanced analytics solutions (Power BI, Tableau) AI/ML and GenAI use cases embedded into business workflows Ensure alignment to SDLC, DataOps, and MLOps practices Lead teams across data engineering, analytics, and data science to deliver high-quality client outcomes Data Governance & MDM Establish and implement data governance frameworks, including: Data quality, metadata management, lineage, and stewardship Compliance with regulatory and industry standards Lead Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and implementation for key domains (customer, product, finance) Partner with clients to operationalize data ownership and accountability models Practice & Capability Building Build and scale RSM Indias Data, Analytics & AI capability, including: Talent development, mentoring, team structuring, and high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement Go-to-market offerings and reusable assets Alliances with hyperscalers and data platform providers Serve as a strategic liaison between U.S. and India teams to ensure alignment on priorities, resource planning, communication, and delivery execution Drive operational excellence across the India team through utilization management, delivery oversight, hiring, workforce planning, and scalable team management practices Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, cloud, and data modernization and incorporate into offerings Required Experience & Qualifications 12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, and AI, with at least 57 years in leadership roles Proven experience in a consulting or advisory capacity, delivering strategy through execution Demonstrated success building and scaling data practices and driving revenue growth Deep expertise across: BI tools: Power BI, Tableau Data engineering, ETL, and data modeling (dimensional and 3NF) Enterprise data platforms and modernization programs AI/ML and GenAI solutions for business use cases Data governance and MDM initiatives Preferred Qualifications Background in data architecture or enterprise architecture Experience with DataOps, MLOps, and FinOps practices Professional certifications in cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) or data platforms MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field Strong domain expertise in one or more industries Ability to connect data strategy to business outcomes and communicate with executive stakeholders Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence deals and drive growth Handson credibility with modern data and AI technologies Collaborative leader who can operate across global, crossfunctional teams Commitment to a humancentered approach to data and AI, ensuring adoption and business impact Proven ability to lead and scale global offshore delivery teams in a matrixed consulting environment Strong organizational leadership skills with experience building highperforming, clientfocused teams across geographies Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences. RSM India is seeking a Director of Data, Analytics & AI to lead client engagements, shape market-facing offerings, and drive enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives. This leader will operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery, helping mid-market and enterprise clients unlock value from data through modern platforms, advanced analytics, and AI. T