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EXL

Client Engagement Leader

EXL, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Talent Acquisition - Data Engineering & Software Engineering Professional’s | US | Canada. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced engagement leader to serve as the Data Management leader for our Diversified Industries practice. This role focuses on driving collaboration across internal teams and clients to deliver integrated solutions that create measurable business impact. The Sr. AVP acts as a key connector, ensuring alignment between advisory, technology, and operations, while strengthening client relationships and supporting revenue growth across multiple engagements. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, client relationship management, and business acumen to achieve ambitious growth targets in a fast‑paced financial landscape. They’re also responsible for enabling communication between clients, other business units, internal support staff, as well as multi‑functional and multi‑shore project teams. This position may require frequent travel to client sites in the U.S.

Responsibilities Client Engagement & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key Diversified Industries clients. Act as the primary contact for strategic discussions, understanding client needs and identifying opportunities for value creation through consultative engagement.

Solution & Proposal Development Lead development of tailored technical proposals in collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Design innovative solutions in areas such as

data modernization ,

data operations ,

AI, marketing , and

finance & accounting , ensuring proposals are practical, competitive, and aligned with best practices.

Account & Revenue Growth Monitor account performance and drive growth through up‑sell and cross‑sell opportunities in collaboration with Sales and Account leadership. Achieve revenue targets by expanding service offerings and leveraging emerging technologies such as

AI ,

cloud , and

data platforms .

Leadership & Delivery Oversight Coordinate across advisory, technology, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery. Promote collaboration, resolve interdependencies, and foster knowledge sharing for efficiency and innovation.

Market Awareness & Thought Leadership Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics. Contribute to thought leadership through client presentations, webinars, and whitepapers.

Team Development Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture and building capabilities in client management and solution design.

Qualifications Minimum of 10+ years in one or more of the following industries: CPG/Retail, Energy/Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Communications, Media, Sports & Gaming, with at least 5 years in a leadership or client‑facing role. Proven track record in managing multimillion‑dollar accounts, driving revenue growth, and leading cross‑functional teams.

Strong expertise in technical design discussions and the ability to provide strategic consulting to enable large‑scale engagements is essential for this role.

Skills:

Extensive experience in CPG/Retail, Energy/Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Communications, Media, or Sports & Gaming , with knowledge of a variety of functional areas such as vendor management, supply chain, marketing, and finance.

Strong technical foundation

with exposure to data management, analytics, cloud platforms, and AI‑driven solutions.

Familiarity with

modern technology ecosystems

such as

hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) ,

Databricks ,

Snowflake , and emerging AI/ML tools.

Ability to

manage and lead technical delivery teams , ensuring successful execution of client engagements.

Skilled in

proposal development, technical workflow design , and driving large‑scale implementations.

Excellent communication and presentation skills , capable of translating complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Proven ability to

handle multiple engagements simultaneously , balancing priorities in a matrixed environment.

Strong understanding of

Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions

and related tools, enabling informed client discussions.

Adept at

adapting methodologies to client needs

to deliver value and maintain profitability.

Experience in

mentoring teams and conducting internal training programs .

Ability to

resolve conflicts effectively

and maintain strong client relationships.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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