Regional Practice Lead – Data & Technology

Location: Texas (Dallas or Houston based)

Role: Regional Practice Lead – Data & Technology

Job Description

The Practice Lead role is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving the growth and development of Capco’s Data & Technology consulting practice within the Financial Services and/or Energy sectors, primarily focused on the Texas market. This role requires a visionary leader who can leverage existing relationships, industry expertise, and technological innovation to expand Capco’s market presence, develop a strong pipeline, and lead successful engagements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing a go-to-market strategy for data and technology consulting, overseeing client relationships, and leading a team of skilled professionals to deliver transformational solutions. This role requires deep expertise in digital transformation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and regulatory technology in a consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and expand Capco’s Data & Technology consulting business across the Texas region and surrounding states, identifying and capitalizing on market trends in professional services.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with senior executives and decision-makers in banking, insurance, capital markets, or energy firms to understand their data and technology needs.
• Drive opportunity origination and pursuit, developing tailored value propositions, sales collateral, and winning proposals for technology-driven engagements.
• Define and implement innovative technology solutions in areas such as cloud migration, AI-driven analytics, digital transformation, cybersecurity, risk management, and data governance.
• Identify, recruit, and mentor top-tier talent, fostering a high-performance culture within the Data & Technology consulting team.
• Ensure revenue targets, profitability, and sustainable growth through effective client engagements and delivery excellence.
• Represent Capco as a thought leader at industry conferences, author white papers, and participate in key industry forums to enhance brand presence.
• Ensure client engagements are executed with excellence, maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) in Data Science, Technology, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of consulting experience, with a strong focus on executive leadership of data-driven transformation and technology strategy.
• Experience in selling complex, transformational consulting engagements.
• Proven expertise in at least three of the following areas:
  • Data Management & Analytics (big data, data lakes, real-time analytics, data visualization)
  • Cloud & Digital Transformation (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, hybrid cloud architectures)
  • AI & Machine Learning (predictive analytics, generative AI, automation)
  • Enterprise Technology & API Strategy (microservices, cloud-native applications, digital banking solutions)
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry trends, and business challenges within the Financial Services and/or Energy sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage high-performing teams, foster a culture of innovation, and drive business growth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in presenting to C-suite executives.
• Strong executive relationships in the Financial Services and/or Energy sectors.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements and business development efforts.

Why Capco?

A career at Capco is a chance to help reshape the competitive landscape in financial services. We launch new banks, transform existing ones, and help our clients navigate complex change. As consultants, we work on the front-end business design all the way through to technology implementation.

We are the largest Financial Services focused consultancy in the world, serving everyone from global banks to emerging FinTechs, from strategy through digital transformation, design, business consulting, data and analytics, cyber, cloud, technology architecture, and engineering.

Capco is a young and growing firm. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset and have minimal bureaucracy. We have no internal silos that get in the way of your career opportunities or ability to focus on our clients and make a difference to the business. We offer the opportunity for everyone to learn rapidly, take on tough challenges, and get promoted quickly. We take pride in our creative, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture, where everyone can #BYAW.

We offer highly competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and a work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees.

Ready to take the Next Step?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a highly successful company with a significant growth trajectory

#LI-Hybrid, #LI-KM2