AVP - Engagement Manager AI and Analytics Lead

Job Description
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Engagement Manager/Assistant Vice President to lead initiatives aimed at growing our client base and deepening our engagements with existing automotive Industry clients. This role requires a dynamic individual who has deep expertise and experience in implementing analytics and AI solutions, can leverage industry expertise, foster relationships, and drive revenue growth in line with the organization s strategic priorities.

• Interact regularly with clients to understand business requirements, define analytical problems, structure and communicate solutions and ensure client satisfaction with strong business driving results
  
• Strong hands-on expertise in data engineering and data management leading large-scale delivery teams
  
• Primary day-to-day client contact point and often interact with C-level executives.
  
• Primary client day-to-day contact & ensure client needs are well understood, defined & met
  
• Serves as the primary interface between senior client management and EXL senior leadership (VPs and SVPs)
  
• Accountable for delivery governance, ensuring projects are executed effectively and successfully across teams with different team structures and service delivery models. Responsible for driving revenue generating from these accounts
  
• Oversight of the execution of the project, with on-time delivery every time, ensuring all project goals are met
  
• Manages team members, including definition of objectives, oversight of execution and evaluation of performance
  
• Provides thought leadership and delivers business insights to identify and resolve complex issues critical to their clients' success
  
• Actively contributes to business development and to attracting, retaining, developing, and motivating a team of diverse and qualified staff
  
• Manages communication between senior EXL partners and clients to update project progress and solicit feedback on project deliverables
  
• Working closely with BU leaders in the account development planning process to maximize the growth potential
  
• Developing a deep understanding of EXL's capabilities in Data, Analytics, Digital Operations and Solutions, and working with the relevant SMEs to help drive growth
  
• Create awareness of EXL expertise and capabilities among the external community; participate in key industry forums, including presenting topics relevant to senior management
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
• 8+ years of experience comprising analytics service delivery, consulting, solution design and client management
  
• Track record as client partner in rapidly growing relationships
  
• Experience in delivering analytics/consulting services
  
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  
• Wide variety of technology and business consulting engagement experience
  
• Strong knowledge and understanding of AI / ML concepts, promise of Generative AI and other digital transformation solutions.
  
• Experience collaborating with large, multi-location teams in a matrix structure
  
• Experience in automotive industry is a plus but not required