Chief Data Architect- Data Engineering

Chief Data Architect

Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact?

At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment.

Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.

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Job Description

Inviting applications for the role of Chief Data Architect!

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Tech lead to lead a global practice of ~50 solution architects. This role is central to driving enterprise-grade solutioning across Technology Agentic Digital Transformation Cloud Platforms Data Engineering and AI/ML along with traditional and emerging Outsourcing (tech and business / Agentic operations).The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills executive presence and the ability to lead high-stakes client oral sessions. The candidate must have worked with global clients and led large solutions for pursuits with global footprint multiple roll outs various operating models new and emerging commercial constructs (agents + human gain share etc.). They will also be responsible for developing and institutionalizing solutioning artifacts such as estimators frameworks and repeatable processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Leadership

Lead and mentor a global team of ~50 solution architects across diverse technology domains.

Define and evolve solutioning frameworks architecture standards and best practices.

Build and scale capabilities in emerging technologies including Gen AI cloud-native platforms and data modernization.

Solutioning & Architecture

Architect scalable secure and high-performance solutions across cloud (Azure AWS GCP) data platforms and AI/ML ecosystems.

Own end-to-end solution design for large transformation programs including pre-sales proposal development and client workshops.

Develop and maintain solutioning artifacts such as estimators solutioning processes and reusable frameworks to drive consistency and efficiency.

- Be able to drive large scale domain led transformation solutions especially in F&A -Source to Pay, Record to report and bringing the value delivery perspective and driving the business case not necessarily just headcount but optmising TCO and productivity.

Client Engagement & Executive Presence

Lead strategic client oral sessions demonstrating strong executive presence and storytelling ability.

Act as a trusted advisor to clients translating business challenges into technical solutions.

Engage with Cx Os and enterprise architects to shape transformation roadmaps and influence decision-making.

Innovation & Offerings Development

Drive the development of reusable solution assets accelerators and reference architectures.

Stay ahead of technology trends and infuse innovation into solutioning approaches.

Partner with internal Co Es to co-create offerings in Gen AI cloud modernization and intelligent automation.

Qualifications

Bachelors - Business Analytics, Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Statistics, Masters - Data Science

Certifications

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACA – Information Systems Audit and Control AssociationISACA – Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - The Institute of Chartered Accountancs of India (ICAI)The Institute of Chartered Accountancs of India (ICAI), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Workforce Academy OnlineWorkforce Academy Online

Required Skills

Accounts Payable Process, Accounts Payable Process, Accounts Receivable (AR), Aerospace Manufacturing, Agile Methodology, Automotive Manufacturing, Banking Capital Markets, Change Management, Claims Management, Client Relations, Cloud Computing, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Excellence, Commercial Modeling, Computer Vision, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Databricks Platform, Data Engineering, Design Thinking, Electronic Hardware, Entertainment Journalism, Executive Presence, Healthcare Payors, Inclusion {+ 29 more}

Language

English

Language Proficiency -

Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location -

Job Type

Regular

Master Skill List -

Data Engineering

Remote Type -

Office

Work Shift -

Flex Time (India)

Why join Genpact?

Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter

Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter

Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead

Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day

Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.

Let’s build tomorrow together.

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