Data & AI Manager

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 — — 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 Originally posted on Himalayas