Project Manager - Big Data

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Technical Project Manager - Big DataLocation: LondonWe are actively looking to secure an experienced Technical Project Manager to join Experis.Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.Purpose of Role:Our client are one of the largest providers of fixed-line, broadband and mobile services in the UK. They are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to be responsible for the management and delivery of a Big Data solution.The Technical Project Manager will have developed communication and diplomacy skills with a strong ability to persuade and influence client and stakeholder relationships. Will interface with 3rd party suppliers, involving the agreement, planning, timelines and quality of deliverables.Key Responsibilities:Demonstrable experience and capability to manage projects autonomously. Thorough understanding of concepts, procedures and application of project management and a good knowledge in other relevant subjects or disciplines (e.g. six sigma and network management processes).Evaluates, sometimes complex situations using multiple sources of information.Projects may involve a higher element of risk to business and require ability to use recognised project management methods and processes, depending on risk profile and governance needs.Is recognised as a key supplier in delivery of a client or internal business benefit.Must have proven ability to apply relationship management skills and to be able to build and own client and stakeholder relationships at senior level.Acts as lead change agent with ability to channel resources effectively internally developing better delivery practice or ability to identify the change impact on the organisation, identify stakeholders and manage relationships, risk and engagement to deliver the project's outcomes successfully.Essential Skills:Delivery of Big Data (Hadoop or BigQuery) solutions at Enterprise scaleExperience working on Enterprise scale technology programmesData Lake and Data Warehousing experience (delivery rather than design)Understanding of on-prem and cloud data centre architecture, configuration and deploymentStrong stakeholder management and networking skillsQualifications:Experienced user of, and/or accredited in, a formal Project Management methodology such as Prince2, APMP, ITIL qualification, Risk Management Qualification or 6 Sigma.