AVP AI & Analytics Program Lead

EXL

. The role involves planning and designing business processes, assisting in formulating recommendations to improve and support business activities, working on system designs and business architecture, supporting development and quality assurance efforts, supervising the documentation of clients' business requirements and processes, and designing, building, and maintaining a stable and efficient infrastructure.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeNew Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The role involves planning and designing business processes, assisting in formulating recommendations to improve and support business activities, working on system designs and business architecture, supporting development and quality assurance efforts, supervising the documentation of clients' business requirements and processes, and designing, building, and maintaining a stable and efficient infrastructure.
Collaboration with development and system SMEs is also essential.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 plus years of experience in analytics strategy, data strategy, AI/ML strategy, or digital transformation advisory.
Significant client-facing experience, including presenting to senior executives and influencing strategic decisions.
Strong understanding of modern data platforms, analytics tools, governance, and AI/ML capabilities—with the ability to discuss at a strategic level.
Outstanding communication, executive storytelling, and facilitation skills.
Proven ability to structure ambiguity, lead enterprise assessments, and develop clear, actionable strategies.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder groups.
Master’s degree preferred (Business, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or similar); top-tier institutions a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytics strategydata strategyAI/ML strategydigital transformation advisorydata platformsanalytics toolsgovernancebusiness processessystem designsbusiness architecture

Soft Skills

client-facing experiencecommunicationexecutive storytellingfacilitationstructuring ambiguityleading enterprise assessmentsdeveloping strategiesinfluencing strategic decisionsmanaging stakeholder groupsleading multi-disciplinary teams

Certifications

Master’s degree