Principal Consultant in Data, Analytics, and AI

Job Role: Principal Consultant in Data, Analytics, and AI

Job Location: Atlanta, GA/San Jose, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Client is seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal Consultant in Data, Analytics, and AI to lead transformative digital initiatives for our global clients. In this strategic role, you will drive end-to-end consulting engagements from problem definition and business process analysis to solution architecture, development, and deployment within a global delivery framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Digital Transformation Leadership:

o Spearhead data-driven transformation programs that align with client business goals and industry trends.

o Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding architecture and design decisions with deep domain expertise.

• Consulting & Solutioning:

o Anchor consulting engagements by identifying business challenges and crafting innovative, scalable analytics and AI solutions.

o Lead the design and implementation of advanced data platforms, machine learning models, and intelligent automation frameworks.

• Client Engagement & Business Development:

o Drive business growth by supporting pursuit initiatives, crafting compelling proposals, and presenting value-driven solutions.

o Build and nurture long-term client relationships through strategic insights and delivery excellence.

• Collaborative Culture:

o Thrive in a culture that values continuous learning, innovation, and diversity.

o Collaborate with global teams to deliver excellence and foster a high-performance environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of San Jose, CA or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel to project locations.
• Bachelor s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 10 years of Information Technology experience
• At least 7 years of experience in Data, Analytics and AI preferably in HiTech domain
• Should have experience in running RFPs and Data and Analytics Presales activities.
• Experience in handling account management for an account of size > 5 MN per annum and working along with Sales team in Medium/Large deals (Min Size > 5 MN Annuity, Size > 2.0 MN Dev/transformation)
• Managed client relationships at Director/GM at customer organization
• Able to lead the team at customer location and experience in managing large teams in a global delivery model
• Able to understand the architecture on any Clod Data Platform / Hyperscaler and identify potential opportunities for improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in solving business problem in the relevant industry, understanding of E2E functional flows of the customer business
• Able to create a Business Plan for expanding business with a good understanding of potential business opportunities, competition strengths and weaknesses
• Continuous improvement, Innovation, and growth Mindset
• Good communication, articulation, and presentation skills
• Good understanding of solutions, accelerators and value proposition in Data, Analytics and AI
• Learnability and focus on new / emerging areas
• Good understanding of Agile software development frameworks
• Ability to work in teams in a diverse, multi-stakeholder environment comprising of Business and Technology teams
• Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment