We are hiring Data Architect for London location

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✅ Key Skills

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience leading cross-functional teams (data engineers, architects, analysts).
• Ability to mentor junior team members and foster collaboration.

1. 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.