Analytics Solutions & Delivery Lead

Analytics Solutions & Delivery Lead

Location: Austin, TX, USA
Type: Full‑time
Department: Technology

Job Summary: We’re seeking an Analytics Lead with over 15 years of experience to drive data‑driven growth for our clients and internal teams. You’ll manage a team of consultants and data scientists, deliver high‑impact solutions, and collaborate cross‑functionally to craft winning proposals. The ideal candidate blends technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen.

• Consulting & Solution Delivery
  • Lead problem‑solving workshops and discovery sessions with clients to understand business challenges and help build roadmap.
  • Translate business challenges into data‑driven solution strategies (predictive modeling, segmentation, etc.).
  • Lead project scoping, execution, and stakeholder communication.
  • Oversee data modeling, visualization, and tool implementation (Python, R, Tableau, SQL) and help deliver actionable insights & recommendations.
  • Ensure best practices in data governance, security, and ethics.
  • Help showcase ROI of analytics solutions.
  • Develop high‑level solution frameworks and create design specifications that align with business objectives and industry best practices.
  • Develop case studies, solution frameworks, and client presentations.
  • Partner with sales and offshore leaders to craft proposals, RFP responses, and pitches.
• Team Management & Talent Development
  • Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing analytics team.
  • Set goals, review performance, and foster a culture of innovation.
  • Ensure timely, quality deliverables.
  • Create collaborative partnership with offshore teams, account leaders and other stakeholders to deliver business outcomes.
  • Serve as a technical mentor, guiding and influencing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Leadership
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and sales teams to define solution objectives and help craft tailored solutions and proposals that meet business needs.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, identifying new cross‑sell / up‑sell opportunities for value generation and influencing decision‑making with innovative, data‑driven solutions.
  • Represent the delivery organization in key client conversations to discuss business challenges and opportunities.
  • Bring in industry/domain expertise and assist in planning future solutions and strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Stay updated on current trends.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives and business leaders.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for delivery or team issues and manage client escalations in partnership with offshore leaders to ensure effective control measures are in place.
  • Collaborate closely with various internal teams such as IT, Quality, Risk, and Information Security to ensure effective management of client solutions.

• Experience
  • Minimum of 15 years in senior analytics roles, with 8–10 years in a client‑facing solutions consulting; 6+ years managing small/mid‑size teams, conflict resolution, delegation.
  • Strong background in designing complex analytics and technology solutions and crafting business proposals.
  • Extensive experience collaborating with senior leadership and leading cross‑functional initiatives.
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams through complex design challenges and guide them toward successful outcomes.
• Technical Skills
  • Experience with AI/ML / Statistical algorithms and their application in business solutions.
  • Technical:
    Python, R, SQL, ML, visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
  • Strong familiarity with cloud‑based platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Demonstrated understanding of data privacy, security, and governance best practices.
• Soft Skills
  • Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Strong collaboration and partnership skills to build and groom a team of consultants.
  • Strong business acumen with a focus on delivering solutions that drive business value.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer…