Hybrid Data Management Lead – Data Strategy & Architecture

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About the role

  • Data Management Strategy & Architecture Lead at EXL responsible for data strategy execution and architecture realization. Leading consulting engagements to drive modernization and AI transformation across key verticals.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end vision, definition, and architectural realization of data strategy engagements across key verticals
  • Lead consulting engagements that assess maturity, define target-state architectures, and design value-driven data roadmaps
  • Translate business goals into actionable blueprints that drive modernization, self-service analytics, and trusted data foundations
  • Lead executive-level workshops to assess data and architecture maturity, identifying gaps
  • Define target-state data platform architectures and integration approaches
  • Ensure data strategy recommendations are actionable, linking conceptual designs to feasible delivery architectures
  • Build investment business cases and quantifiable metrics for architecture modernization initiatives
  • Act as a trusted advisor for C-suite and senior technology stakeholders
  • Evangelize modern data architecture and AI-enablement trends
  • Coach Data Strategy Lead peers and consultants on interpreting architectural outputs
  • Partner with Sales and Delivery leaders to qualify opportunities and design engagement scopes
  • Mentor project resources in architectural design thinking

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or 12–15+ years of relevant experience in data management, architecture, and consulting
  • 10+ years of professional experience in data and analytics, including architecture or solution design for enterprise platforms
  • 3+ years of experience in Banking or Financial Services (preferred); Insurance and Healthcare experience a plus
  • Outstanding presentation and communication skills with executive audiences
  • Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures (e.g., lakehouse, data mesh/fabric, MDM, and data integration)
  • Experience leading data platform modernization initiatives and aligning them with business value outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge strategy and architecture — translating vision into technical blueprints
  • Prior consulting or consultative experience required
  • Architecture certifications (TOGAF, cloud architect) a plus

Benefits

  • A competitive salary with a generous bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Critical illness life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Income protection insurance
  • A rewarding pension
  • Cash back cards
  • Discounts, promotions, and offers from top retailers
  • Cycle Scheme for saving money on bikes and cycling accessories
  • Wide range of professional and personal development opportunities
  • Learning initiatives to enhance skills
  • Equal Opportunity Employer commitments to diversity
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible hybrid working model

Job title

Data Management Lead – Data Strategy & Architecture

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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