Sr Dir - Data & Analytics & AI Architecture

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Job Details
Develop and own the enterprise data, analytics and AI architecture roadmap aligned with business goals.• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms, analytics solutions, and AI/ML
infrastructure.• Define standards and best practices for data governance, metadata management, and model
lifecycle management.• Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure seamless integration of data and
AI capabilities.• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in data, analytics, and AI to inform strategic decisions.• Oversee architectural reviews, technical assessments, and solution design for complex data
initiatives.• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data and AI architects.
Software Evaluations & Innovation• Lead the assessment and selection of data and AI software platforms, tools, and frameworks to
ensure alignment with architectural standards and business needs.• Establish a formal process for evaluating vendor solutions, open-source technologies, and
proprietary platforms for scalability, interoperability, and long-term viability.• Drive innovation by piloting new technologies and proof-of-concept initiatives that explore advanced
analytics, generative AI, and automation opportunities.• Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to identify use cases where emerging software can
deliver competitive advantage or operational efficiency.• Maintain a technology radar to track and communicate the maturity and relevance of new tools and
platforms across the data and AI landscape
Collaboration & Partnership• Foster strong partnerships across business units, IT, and external vendors to align data and AI
strategies with enterprise priorities.• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex technical concepts into actionable
business insights.• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure shared ownership of data-driven initiatives and
seamless execution.• Represent the data and AI architecture function in enterprise governance forums, steering
committees, and strategic planning sessions.
Influence & Change Advocacy• Champion a data-driven culture by promoting the value of analytics and AI across the organization.• Influence stakeholders to adopt modern data and AI practices through education, storytelling, and
strategic alignment.• Lead change management efforts to support the adoption of new technologies, platforms, and
processes.• Advocate for continuous improvement and innovation in data and AI architecture to drive long-term
transformation
Develop and own the enterprise data, analytics and AI architecture roadmap aligned with business goals.• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms, analytics solutions, and AI/ML
infrastructure.• Define standards and best practices for data governance, metadata management, and model
lifecycle management.• Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure seamless integration of data and
AI capabilities.• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in data, analytics, and AI to inform strategic decisions.• Oversee architectural reviews, technical assessments, and solution design for complex data
initiatives.• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data and AI architects.
Software Evaluations & Innovation• Lead the assessment and selection of data and AI software platforms, tools, and frameworks to
ensure alignment with architectural standards and business needs.• Establish a formal process for evaluating vendor solutions, open-source technologies, and
proprietary platforms for scalability, interoperability, and long-term viability.• Drive innovation by piloting new technologies and proof-of-concept initiatives that explore advanced
analytics, generative AI, and automation opportunities.• Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to identify use cases where emerging software can
deliver competitive advantage or operational efficiency.• Maintain a technology radar to track and communicate the maturity and relevance of new tools and
platforms across the data and AI landscape
Collaboration & Partnership• Foster strong partnerships across business units, IT, and external vendors to align data and AI
strategies with enterprise priorities.• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating complex technical concepts into actionable
business insights.• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure shared ownership of data-driven initiatives and
seamless execution.• Represent the data and AI architecture function in enterprise governance forums, steering
committees, and strategic planning sessions.
Influence & Change Advocacy• Champion a data-driven culture by promoting the value of analytics and AI across the organization.• Influence stakeholders to adopt modern data and AI practices through education, storytelling, and
strategic alignment.• Lead change management efforts to support the adoption of new technologies, platforms, and
processes.
What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
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Affiliated Companies: CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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