Senior Data Architect
We are hiring Data Architect for London location
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Key Skills
- Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of Azure Data Platform capabilities (Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI).
- Knowledge of data architecture principles, data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-native solutions.
- Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance in Azure environments.
- Project Management
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end technical projects with budgets, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
- Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, sprint planning, and resource allocation.
- Strong risk management, issue resolution, and change control skills.
- Customer Engagement
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing roles.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.
- Skilled in requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and expectation setting.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Experience leading cross-functional teams (data engineers, architects, analysts).
- Ability to mentor junior team members and foster collaboration.
- Other Core Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira).
- Understanding of cost optimization and scalability in cloud solutions.
Job Description
Title: Customer-Facing Technical Project Manager – Data & Analytics (Azure)
Experience: 10+ years in IT with at least 5 years in data platform projects and client-facing roles.
Role Overview: The Technical Project Manager will lead complex data and analytics projects leveraging Azure technologies. This role requires a blend of technical depth and project management expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery of data and analytics projects on Azure.
- Collaborate with clients to define requirements, scope, and success criteria.
- Design and oversee data architecture and integration strategies.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide status updates to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project execution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: PMP, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure Data Engineer.
- Experience in large-scale enterprise data projects.
- Strong background in customer engagement and stakeholder management.