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17+ Yrs | Sr Director Analytics | Hyderabad | Global FMCG

Hyderabad Permanent View Job Description
The Sr Director - Analytics will oversee analytics operations to provide insights and strategic recommendations within the FMCG industry, specifically in the Food - FMCG sector. The role is based in Hyderabad and requires expertise in leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
  • Be L1 for India Analytics Leadership
  • Cross Geography Team Management & define roadmap for Analytics and data science

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organization that operates within the FMCG industry, particularly in the Food - FMCG sector. The company is committed to innovation and excellence, offering robust analytics-driven solutions to enhance decision-making processes.

Job Description

  • Lead the global Intelligent Decisioning agenda, driving the evolution from descriptive BI to predictive and autonomous, decision‑centric analytics across Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
  • Build, scale, and productize enterprise‑grade data science and AI use cases, ensuring measurable business impact and seamless integration into operational workflows.
  • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to C‑suite and senior business leaders, translating complex analytical capabilities into clear decision value and outcomes.
  • Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of analytics and AI initiatives, from ideation and scoping through delivery, adoption, and value realization.
  • Establish and lead a global Decision Science organization, managing cross‑geography teams and setting standards for architecture, governance, and execution.
  • Define and operate a balanced analytics model, enabling governed self‑service BI while centrally designing and maintaining advanced predictive and AI capabilities.
  • Manage and govern strategic vendor partnerships (e.g., Accenture, Infosys, PwC, Cognizant), ensuring clear ownership of IP, delivery quality, and outcomes.
  • Partner closely with IT and platform teams to leverage Azure‑based cloud and data platforms (Azure, Databricks, Power BI), shaping a scalable and future‑ready AI ecosystem.

The Successful Applicant

  • 17+ years of overall experience with deep expertise in data science, analytics, and AI, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing global, cross‑geography teams.
  • Proven experience in FMCG, CPG, or Pharma environments, with strong exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial decision‑making.
  • Demonstrated ability to move organizations from BI‑led reporting to predictive and autonomous decisioning, with a strong track record of productizing analytics and AI use cases.
  • Techno‑functional leader with hands‑on depth across Azure‑based cloud platforms, modern data stacks, and enterprise BI tools, combined with strong business acumen.
  • Trusted advisor to C‑suite and senior stakeholders, with executive presence, clear communication, and the ability to translate complex analytics into business value.
  • Strong ownership mindset with end‑to‑end accountability, including ideation, scoping, delivery, vendor governance, and realization of measurable business outcomes.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package.
  • Comprehensive holiday and leave policies.
  • Global Exposure of team management and stakeholder management
  • A collaborative work culture and opportunities for professional growth.



If you are a seasoned analytics professional based in Hyderabad with experience in Pharma, Healthcare, FMCG and similar domain, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Sr Director - Analytics position.

Quote job ref
JN-042026-6998602

Job summary

Function
Analytics
Sub Sector
Data Analytics
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hyderabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6998602

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