Lead Data Consultant

Turner & Townsend
London
11 months ago
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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Due to growing demand for our Infrastructure Digital - Data and Analytics services, we are seeking to recruit a highly experienced Digital Technical Consulting Lead. The focus will be on leveraging the Microsoft stack, including Azure, PowerPlatform, Data Analytics and AI, and Data Science. This role emphasizes consulting expertise, go-to-market experience, and delivery excellence, with a strong emphasis on soft skills and technical understanding.

The Role

As part of the role you will:

Oversee delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Work on generating business opportunities and bids to secure new business. Drive best practices within the team and across projects. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. Develop and implement digital transformation strategies using the Microsoft technology stack. Work on projects leveraging Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, and Power BI. Utilize PowerPlatform to create business applications and automate workflows. Apply data analytics techniques to derive insights and support data-driven decision making. Integrate AI and data science methodologies to enhance business processes and outcomes. Provide leadership and mentorship to team members through our Centres of excellence.

Qualifications

Skills required for this role are:

Involvement in technical delivery of Azure services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, , and Power BI. Hands on technical delivery with PowerPlatform and PowerBi for creating business applications, insight and workflow automation. Knowledge of data analytics and data science principles and tools. Proven consultancy experience with a track record of successful project delivery. Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster strong client relationships and effective team collaboration Ability to lead and manage technical teams effectively. Ability to create comprehensive technical documentation and detailed reports Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members

Desirable:

Holding certifications in Azure, PowerPlatform, Data Analytics, or AI is highly desirable. Experience working in the Infrastructure and Natural resources sectors Proficiency in project management methodologies like Agile or Scrum is advantageous. A proven track record of driving innovation and implementing cutting-edge technologies is highly valued.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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