Global Delivery Factory Lead

The COE Solution Development Lead is a strategic and technical leader responsible for steering the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of advanced data and analytics solutions. This role requires a blend of strong technical management, project leadership, and team mentoring skills, alongside a deep understanding of Teradata’s Solutions Strategy, technology stack, data architecture, and partner engagement frameworks. Reporting directly to Teradata’s Head of Solution COE, the incumbent will champion innovation and ensure the delivery of scalable, efficient solutions that address complex business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team dedicated to building scalable, efficient, and innovative data and analytics solutions that solve complex business problems. Oversee the entire solution development lifecycle, including data ingestion, storage, processing, analysis, and visualization. Design comprehensive solution architectures by identifying key components, integration points, and potential challenges, ensuring alignment with industry standards and business objectives.

Ensure design flexibility to integrate diverse data sources and platforms, optimizing for both real-time and batch processing requirements. Develop custom data pipelines and dashboards using emerging technologies. Implement best practices to uphold security, privacy, and legal compliance in data analytics solutions, working closely with domain owners for review and adherence.

Collaborate with senior leadership to align data and analytics initiatives with broader organizational goals, emphasizing business value creation through intellectual property (IP) and analytics. Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team comprising data scientists, analysts, engineers, and IP professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while promoting knowledge sharing across teams. Ensure that data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with the company’s technology roadmap. This position is based at any Teradata Global Services Innovation Hub (GSIH) facility or virtually in India, Pakistan, or Prague, with an expected business travel commitment of 20-30%.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field is required; advanced degrees such as an MS or MBA are preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of IT experience, including at least 10 years focused on data and analytics solution development, IP management, or related areas. At least 4 years in leadership or senior management roles is essential.

Proven success in developing data-driven solutions—including AI/ML models, analytics platforms, and data pipelines—and managing diverse IP portfolios is critical. Experience working with cross-functional teams such as legal, R&D, and product development to create and protect analytics-related IP is required.

Strong knowledge of emerging data analytics technologies, including big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, is necessary. Candidates should demonstrate deep technical expertise in data analytics and machine learning, combined with strong business acumen. A thorough understanding of intellectual property laws, patent filing processes, and IP strategy within the technology sector is expected.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects aligned with organizational goals. Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities, with a focus on fostering an innovative and collaborative environment, are required.

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

A strong willingness and ability to learn continuously. A collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to independently manage critical situations. Proficiency in storytelling and presenting complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong coordination skills to work effectively with subject matter experts and stakeholders, managing timelines, escalations, and delivering results on schedule. The ability to prioritize multiple assignments, adapt to shifting deadlines, and work both independently and within a team environment is highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact team within a global technology leader, driving innovation in data and analytics solutions while contributing significantly to the company’s intellectual property and business growth.