Principal – Business Solutions (Data & Analytics)

About the job

Job Role Overview The Principal – Business Solutions (Data & Analytics) will serve as the strategic interface between business stakeholders and the Data & Analytics organization. This role is responsible for identifying business needs, shaping data-driven solutions, owning the demand pipeline, and ensuring successful delivery of data products and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong business partner, program leader and account manager with deep experience in consultative engagement, data-driven transformation, and multi-stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Demand Management • Act as the primary point of contact for business units on all Data & Analytics initiatives. • Understand business strategies, pain points, and data needs; translate them into actionable requirements and solution roadmaps. • Build and maintain a strong demand pipeline aligned with organizational priorities and analytics strategy. • Facilitate scoping, prioritization, and business case development for new data & analytics opportunities. Solution Consulting & Strategy • Provide thought leadership on data-driven transformation, BI modernization, AI/ML-enabled solutions, and data governance. • Challenge business assumptions, propose innovative solutions, and drive adoption of advanced analytics. • Partner with internal technical teams (Data Engineering, Data Science, BI) to architect scalable and sustainable solutions. Stakeholder Engagement • Build deep relationships with business leaders, becoming a trusted advisor for data-driven decision making. • Gather feedback, manage expectations, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance business value. • Improve stakeholder experience through structured communication, governance routines, and performance reporting. Value Realization & Continuous Improvement • Establish success metrics for all initiatives and ensure value is measured and communicated effectively. • Drive continuous improvement, ensuring solutions evolve with business needs and technology advancements. • Support change management and user adoption programs for analytics products. Required Skills & Experience Technical & Functional Skills • Strong understanding of Data & Analytics concepts: Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT, BI tools, Cloud platforms, Data Governance, Data Science/ML fundamentals. • Must have airline domain knowledge and experience. • Ability to convert business requirements into solution designs and high-level architecture. • Familiarity with modern analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), cloud ecosystems (Azure/AWS/GCP), and MDM/data quality frameworks. Business & Leadership Skills • 10–15+ years of overall experience, in Data & Analytics consulting, business partnering, product ownership, or delivery management. • Experience working with senior business stakeholders in a matrix organization. • Strong communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and complex cross-functional teams. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical mindset. Preferred Qualifications • MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Analytics, or related field. • Experience in a consulting environment or in-house analytics COE. • Certifications in Agile, Product Ownership, or Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) are a plus.

Requirements

• Data & Analytics
• Business Partnering
• Solution Design
• Data Governance
• Data Warehousing
• ETL/ELT
• BI tools

Qualifications

• MBA
• Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Analytics, or related field

Preferred Technologies

• Data & Analytics
• Business Partnering
• Solution Design
• Data Governance
• Data Warehousing
• ETL/ELT
• BI tools

About the company

IndiGo is a leading airline company in India, known for its low-cost flights and extensive domestic and international network.