PRINCIPLE DATA ARCHITECT

Position Description.
Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team.
Our Principal Data Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
We are looking for a Principle Data Architect to join our Advanced Analytics practice and help our clients leverage data and BI solutions to achieve their business goals.
You will be responsible for designing and delivering data and BI architectures that enable value-led business change, and managing technical and business resources to ensure quality and timely delivery of solutions.
You will also collaborate with data engineers, data scientists and consulting teams to develop and deliver innovative data analytics offerings that support growth and differentiation.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges, and design and implement data and BI solutions that deliver value and insights.
• Lead advisory engagements for data and BI enabled business change, using tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau, and ensuring a positive end-user experience.
• Bridge the gap between multiple technology and business stakeholders, and communicate effectively with senior client executives (CxO) to translate BI solutions into business outcomes that drive revenue and/or reduce cost and operational risk.
You will be able to present technical concepts in clear business terms and demonstrate the value proposition of data and BI solutions.
• Define, validate and promote the appropriate strategies and BI solutions for the client organisation, aligned with their vision and ambitions.
• Advise on the data and analytics target operating model, including governance, communication and engagement aspects, and enable self-service capabilities.
• Deliver complete, end-to-end data analytics solutions that meet client expectations and requirements, and comply with relevant technical standards and best practices.
• Manage technical and business resources, including engineers, developers, value analysts and business consultants, and ensure quality and timely delivery of solutions.
• Support business development initiatives and provide solutions that meet business goals and address client pain points.
You will be able to identify and pursue new opportunities, create proposals and pitches, and build strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Bridge the gap between multiple technology and business stakeholders, and communicate effectively with senior client executives (CxO) to translate BI solutions into business outcomes that drive revenue and/or reduce cost and operational risk.
You will be able to present technical concepts in clear business terms and demonstrate the value proposition of data and BI solutions.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• A strong background in data/BI architecture and digital technologies, such as Azure, AWS, APIs, Data Warehousing and Lakehouse, DevOps, and Cloud data platforms.
• Experience in designing and delivering value-led BI architectures, translating logical architecture into physical implementations, and applying modern data modelling techniques (Kimball, data vault).
• Experience in leading and managing complex data analytics projects and teams, and delivering solutions into live service.
• Experience in consulting and advisory roles, and establishing trusted relationships with senior client business leaders and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of TOGAF and other relevant frameworks and methodologies for data and BI architecture.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills, and a proactive and collaborative approach to work.
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