AVP- BI Reporting

Job Title: AVP of BI & Reporting (Conversational AI & Analytics Advisory)

Location

Pune, India

Experience

15+ Years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head our Business Intelligence and Reporting team in Pune. This role involves managing a large team of 80-100 professionals across junior, mid, and senior levels, with a strategic focus on transforming traditional reporting functions into a cutting-edge Conversational AI and Analytics advisory hub. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in BI tools, advanced analytics architectures, SQL, and a broad understanding of Generative AI to drive innovation and value for the organization. The candidate is preferred to have Pre Sales experience on large turnkey projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a large, diverse BI & Reporting team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the delivery of enterprise-wide reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, and standard reporting services.
• Strategically reposition the team towards Conversational AI initiatives utilizing tools like Databricks Genie and other AI/ML platforms.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive analytics architecture, including Medallion architecture, to ensure scalable, robust, and insightful data solutions.
• Drive the adoption of advanced SQL techniques and data modeling best practices across the team.
• Establish and grow the Analytics advisory services, providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in Generative AI and integrate relevant capabilities into the analytics and reporting ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Science, Engineering, Business Units) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, quality standards, and security policies.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, promote best practices, and advocate for innovation in BI and AI.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Candidate based out of Pune with more than 15 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams (80-100 resources) across various seniority levels.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Power BI, Google Looker, Tableau, and standard reporting tools.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and advanced data modeling.
• Deep understanding of analytics architectures, especially Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
• Experience with Conversational AI tools such as Databricks Genie, and familiarity with AI/ML platforms.
• Broad exposure to Generative AI concepts, applications, and integration strategies.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change, foster innovation, and deliver business impact through analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT / Engineering / Computer Science or related fields.
• Certifications in BI tools, Data Architecture, or AI/ML (e.g., Power BI Certification, Databricks, AWS/Azure certifications).
• Prior experience in financial services, insurance, or consulting industries is a plus.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven analytics in a leading organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Support for continuous learning and professional growth.