GlobalLogic

Director / Principal - Data & AI Practice Leader (Go-To-Market) IRC298885

GlobalLogic$180K — $210K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Jose, CA
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in management or technology consulting with a focus on client relations and growth.
  • Proven experience structuring and closing large Data/AI deals; extensive delivery program management.
  • Technical leadership experience within a Data & AI Center of Excellence or enterprise architecture group.
  • Expertise in core data engineering principles and modern data stack paradigms.
  • Advanced proficiency with Databricks, Snowflake, and a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience implementing Enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions along with an understanding of agentic frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge in business intelligence (BI), data democratization, and insights consumption.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagements to uncover high-value opportunities and drive large-scale deal closures.
  • Translate technical capabilities into business outcomes for C-suite executives through consultative selling.
  • Create compelling RFPs, solutions, and commercial models for enterprise programs.
  • Architect comprehensive solutions across data engineering, governance, BI, and AI.
  • Identify impactful use cases for Generative and Agentic AI and define necessary data architectures.
  • Leverage cloud and data platform knowledge to design and implement modern data solutions.
  • Provide strategic oversight on large-scale governance and ensure delivery excellence.

Benefits

  • Engage in exciting projects at the forefront of digital transformation across various industries.
  • Collaborate with a talented, diverse team in a relaxed environment, with opportunities for international exposure.
  • Enjoy work-life balance with flexible schedules and remote work options.
  • Access ongoing professional development through education, certifications, and training.
  • Receive competitive benefits including health and life insurance, disability insurance, a matched 401K, and generous PTO.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a visionary and high-impact Data & AI Practitioner to join our leadership team,This is a unique, dual-hatted role requiring a rare blend of deep technical mastery and proven commercial acumen.
You will own the entire Data & AI value chain - from data creation to modern consumption - helping enterprise clients transform their businesses through data architecture, Enterprise AI, Generative AI, and Agentic workflows.
As a leader originating from a Center of Excellence (CoE) background, you possess the technical gravitas to architect complex solutions and the consulting finesse to originate, shape, and close large-scale deals.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience
Experience
• Consulting Background: Minimum of 10-15 years in a premier management or technology consulting firm, managing client relationships and driving growth.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in identifying, structuring, and closing large-scale Data/AI deals and managing large delivery programs.
• CoE Pedigree: Past technical leadership roles within a Data & AI Center of Excellence or enterprise architecture group.
Technical Expertise
• Core Data Engineering: Deep understanding of data modeling, ingestion pipelines, storage, and modern data stack paradigms.
• Cloud & Data Platforms: Advanced proficiency with Databricks, Snowflake, and at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• AI Portfolio: Proven experience deploying Enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions. Must understand the data needs, security guardrails, and architectural patterns of Agentic AI (autonomous agents, multi-agent frameworks).
• BI & Analytics: Solid grasp of business intelligence, data democratization, and insights consumption strategy.
Core Competencies
• Business Outcome Focused: Ability to tie every technical decision directly to revenue growth, cost reduction, or risk mitigation for the client.
• Constant Learner: A passion for staying at the absolute bleeding edge of technology (e.g., evolving LLM architectures, vector databases, agentic workflows).
• Collaborative Team Player: A low-ego, high-collaboration leader who can seamlessly partner with account teams, delivery units, and practice peers.

GlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in USA is $180,000 - $210,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
1. Client Engagement & Business Development (Primary Focus)
• Deal Origination & Pursuit: Lead client engagements to identify high-value business opportunities, shape strategic pursuits, and successfully close large-scale deals.
• Consultative Selling: Translate complex technical capabilities (GenAI, Data Mesh, Advanced Analytics) into tangible business outcomes for C-suite stakeholders.
• Proposal Leadership: Head the creation of compelling RFPs, technical solution blueprints, and commercial models for large enterprise programs.

2. Technical Strategy & Solution Architecture
• End-to-End Value Chain Mastery: Architect solutions spanning data engineering, governance, business intelligence (BI), and enterprise-grade AI.
• Next-Gen AI Ideation: Identify high-impact use cases for Generative AI and Agentic AI, defining the precise underlying data architectures and orchestration frameworks required to support them.
• Ecosystem Utilization: Leverage deep hands-on familiarity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), Databricks, and Snowflake to design modern, scalable data platforms.

3. Program Delivery Oversight
• Large-Scale Governance: Act as the strategic advisor on marquee, multi-million-dollar programs, ensuring technical alignment and value realization.
• CoE Alignment: Champion best practices, reusability, and delivery excellence inherited from a high-performing Center of Excellence environment.

What we offer

Exciting Projects:Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.

Collaborative Environment: You can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment - or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.

Professional Development:We provide continuing education classes, professional certification and training (technical, soft skills, language, and communication skills) to help you realize your professional goals. Being part of a global organization, there are additional learning opportunities through international knowledge exchanges.

Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a matched contribution 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, and PTO and holidays

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a digital product engineering company that provides software development, design, and consulting services to businesses in various industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, California. GlobalLogic has over 20,000 employees in 14 countries and has worked with over 400 clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company's services include product engineering, digital transformation, and customer experience design. GlobalLogic is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients stay ahead of the competition.
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2000

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