Data & AI Manager

Tools / Tech:
Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Power BI, Data Factory, Synapse, Real-Time Analytics), Azure Data Services
About the Team & Impact

You will lead enterprise Data & AI transformation initiatives, helping deliver scalable, cloud-based analytics platforms. This role bridges business and technology to drive measurable outcomes using Microsoft Fabric and modern data architecture.
Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI programs across planning, execution, and governance

- Build relationships with executives and key stakeholders to align on outcomes

- Translate technical solutions into business value and strategy

- Drive program governance including scope, risks, and dependencies

- Oversee Microsoft Fabric implementations and data platform modernization

- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, analytics, AI)

- Facilitate executive steering committees and decision forums

- Develop adoption and change management strategies

- Monitor delivery performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting

- Support business development and client engagement activities

Must-Have Qualifications
Skill

Years of Experience
Level of Experience
Details / Examples
Data & AI Program Management
8+ years
Expert

Led enterprise-scale transformation programs end-to-end
Microsoft Fabric
3+ years
Advanced

Experience with OneLake, Power BI, Synapse, Data Factory
Azure Data Services
5+ years
Advanced

Cloud-native data architecture, pipelines, and analytics
Stakeholder Management
8+ years
Expert

Executive-level communication and governance
Data Platform Modernization
5+ years
Advanced

Migrating legacy systems to cloud/lakehouse models
Agile Delivery
5+ years
Advanced

Program delivery in Agile/Scaled Agile environments
Governance & Risk Management
5+ years
Advanced

RAID logs, executive reporting, program controls
Nice-to-Have

Skill
Years of Experience
Level of Experience
Details / Examples
AI/ML Enablement
3+ years
Intermediate

Aligning data readiness with AI use cases
Data Architecture (Lakehouse/Data Mesh)
3+ years
Intermediate
Modern data design patterns
Power BI
3+ years
Advanced
Enterprise reporting and dashboards
Certifications
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Azure, Fabric, PMP, Scrum Master
Consulting Experience
5+ years
Advanced

Client-facing delivery in large engagements
Preferred Certifications

- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent delivery certifications

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