Practice Lead - Delivery

Company : The Modern Data Company

Job Type : Full Time

India

Job Description - Practice Lead - Delivery

About the Role:

As the Delivery Head, you will be a pivotal leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of data and AI projects within Client Technology. Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive strategic initiatives with a good understanding of the client's requirements. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, leadership prowess, customer-centric thinking, and deep business analytical expertise.

Responsibility:

Lead Delivery Operations: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data and AI projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion while maintaining high quality standards.
Drive Automation and Innovation: Identify opportunities for process automation, implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, and integrate AI-driven tools to streamline delivery workflows.
Team Growth and Development: Build, scale, and mentor high-performing teams, focusing on people's development through coaching, performance management, and skill-building programs to foster a culture of excellence.
Customer Engagement: Act as a key client interface, demonstrating deep customer savvy to understand needs, manage expectations, and deliver tailored solutions that exceed objectives.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve key metrics such as project margins, resource utilization, and team productivity; implement strategies to grow the delivery team while enhancing profitability.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, engineering, sales) to align delivery with business goals, incorporating data/AI product thinking to influence roadmap and innovation.
Best Practices & Compliance: Ensure adherence to best practices in data governance and security and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in delivery leadership roles within data, AI, or technology services, with at least 5 years demonstrating strong customer savvy in client-facing environments.
Proven track record of handling large-scale project deliveries and growing teams, with a focus on improving margins, utilization rates, and overall operational efficiency.
Strong expertise in data/AI product thinking, including experience with AI/ML frameworks, data pipelines, and product lifecycle management.
Demonstrated success in automation and innovation, such as implementing robotic process automation (RPA), AI-driven tools, or efficiency-enhancing technologies.
Exceptional business analytical skills: structured problem definition, blending deep business acumen to translate complex data into actionable, evidence-based business recommendations and outcomes.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities; the ability to thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and strong growth upside

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Flexible time off and company holidays
Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options (role dependent)
Opportunities for rapid professional growth in a modern data ecosystem
A collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment with real ownership and measurable impact
Clear growth paths as the company scales

Modern is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

If you are passionate about data-driven innovation, building impactful solutions, and growing in a high-ownership environment, we’d love to have you join us on this journey.

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