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Data & AI Manager
š Description
- Lead end-to-end Data & AI programs across planning, execution, and governance.
- Align executives and stakeholders on outcomes, strategy, and business value.
- Oversee Microsoft Fabric implementations and data platform modernization.
- Coordinate engineering, analytics, and AI teams; manage scope, risks, and dependencies.
- Facilitate executive steering committees and decision forums.
- Develop adoption strategies and track delivery performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting.
š ļø Requirements
- 8+ years of Data & AI program management experience, including enterprise-scale transformation delivery.
- 3+ years of Microsoft Fabric experience, including OneLake, Power BI, Synapse, or Data Factory.
- 5+ years of Azure Data Services and data platform modernization experience.
- 8+ years of executive stakeholder management experience.
- 5+ years of Agile delivery and governance or risk management experience.
- Preferred: experience with AI/ML enablement, lakehouse or data mesh architecture, and client-facing consulting.
- Preferred certifications include Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, PMP, or Scrum Master.
Full job description
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
ā
ā
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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