Sr. AVP, AI Transformation Leader

Job Description

Senior AVP – AI Transformation Leader
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area (Hybrid)
About the job
EXL is a trusted partner to many Fortune 500 organizations, serving their digital and analytics needs for 20+ years. We have been recognized by Everest Group in 2023 as a Leader in Advanced Analytics and Insights Services, solidifying our commitment to excellence.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate AI Transformation Leader to join our growing Analytics practice. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping data strategies, analytics, and insights integration in the digital ecosystem. You will partner with key business stakeholders and technology leaders to deliver AI solutions and insightful analytics.
If you’re someone who is versatile, methodical, excited by modern technology and enjoys tackling novel and complex business problems leveraging AI and Data Analytics, then we would like to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for account management, client relationships, and account growth
Interacts regularly with clients to understand business requirements, define analytical problems, structure, and communicate solutions and ensure client satisfaction with strong business driving results.
Working closely with BU leaders in the account development planning process to maximize the growth potential.
Serves as the primary interface between senior client management and EXL senior leadership (VPs and SVPs)
Responsible for identifying and scaling pilots / POCs to a long-term transformative program leveraging latest applications of data science, data engineering, ML Engineering, and BI
Developing a deep understanding of EXL’s capabilities in Data, Analytics, Digital Operations and Solutions, and work with the relevant SMEs to create proposals to help drive growth
Explore opportunities with current and new buying centers, support the BU throughout the deal (RFP/RFI) pursuit.
Manages multiple engagements and projects with different team structures and service delivery models

Qualification:

Master’s degree in economics, mathematics, computer science/engineering, operations research, or related analytics areas; candidates with BA/BS degrees in the same fields from the top tier academic institutions are also welcome to apply.
12+ years of experience in the field of delivering advanced analytics-based consulting services to clients.
Experience in analytics, strategy, project management, cost reduction, and business development
Deep expertise in at least one of the key functional areas (such as Marketing Analytics / Customer Analytics / Supply Chain Analytics / others)
Ability to work with global teams, communicating context of the client business problem to the remote teams and effectively leveraging them in execution and owning client presentation, project management, and expectation setting
The ability to communicate effectively with technical personnel as well as management/executives including verbal, formal presentation and written communication skills
Demonstrable leadership ability, superior problem solving and people management skills
Close attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize in a deadline-driven atmosphere