About Cognida.ai
Our Purpose is to boost your competitive advantage using AI and Analytics.
We Deliver tangible business impact with data-driven insights powered by AI. Drive revenue growth, increase profitability and improve operational efficiencies.
We Are technologists with keen business acumen - Forever curious, always on the front lines of technological advancements. Applying our latest learnings, and tools to solve your everyday business challenges.
We Believe the power of AI should not be the exclusive preserve of the few. Every business, regardless of its size or sector deserves the opportunity to harness the power of AI to make better decisions and drive business value.
We See a world where our AI and Analytics solutions democratise decision intelligence for all businesses. With Cognida.ai, our motto is No enterprise left behind .
Job Title: Data Practice Leader
Location: Hyderabad/Hybrid
Reports To: Chief Growth Officer / Head of Data Practices
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Summary:
We are hiring a strategic and commercially driven Data Services Practice Leader grow our Data & Analytics business . This role is centered on taking what we have built over the last 2 years and building upon the business: (re)defining market strategy, (re)shaping offerings, identifying growth opportunities, and driving overall practice expansion. You will play a key role in positioning our firm as a data-led partner of choice in the region.
This is a ground-up leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and has a track record of translating vision into growth.
Core Responsibilities:
Business Strategy & Practice Leadership
- Define the strategic roadmap for the Data & Analytics practice, aligned with market trends and client demand.
- Build and refine a differentiated portfolio of offerings in areas such as data platforms, AI/ML, governance, and advanced analytics.
- Own the practice s business plan, including targets for growth, profitability, and market share.
Market Growth & Expansion
- Lead growth initiatives through a mix of new logo acquisition, client expansion, and solution-led sales.
- Identify and execute on both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions, talent plays, and capability buildouts.
- Create vertical- or domain-specific go-to-market motions to accelerate traction in priority industries.
Offering and Proposition Development
- Define what the practice will take to market including solution frameworks, accelerators, and pricing models.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to shape thought leadership, campaigns, and positioning strategies.
Alliances & Ecosystem Building
- Forge and expand partnerships with cloud hyperscalers, data technology vendors, and niche innovators.
- Develop co-branded offerings and joint GTM initiatives with key partners to strengthen credibility and reach.
Leadership & Operating Model Setup
- Build out the foundational structure for the practice, including pre-sales support, strategy leads, and solution architects.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, and talent to operationalize growth.
Profile of the Ideal Candidate:
- 15+ years in the data and analytics space, including leadership roles in business development, growth, or practice building.
- Understanding of the new-age data services eco-system.
- Proven success in creating and scaling a data-focused business or practice within a consulting or technology environment.
- Deep understanding of the US market and enterprise data needs across sectors.
- Experience with alliance strategy, inorganic growth (M&A), and go-to-market leadership.
- Entrepreneurial, strategic thinker with strong executive communication skills and market instincts.
What Youll Gain:
- High-impact role with the opportunity to shape a priority business line.
- Direct ownership over strategy, offerings, and growth outcomes.
- A fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment.
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
- Best in class benefits.
