Apply For Job Delivery Lead / Project Manager – AWS Platform Data

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of AWS Data Platform projects, from planning and requirements gathering through implementation and production deployment. • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resource requirements. • Manage cross-functional teams, including data engineers, cloud engineers, architects, developers and business stakeholders. • Drive the implementation and enhancement of cloud-based data platforms using AWS services. • Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement appropriate mitigation plans. • Manage project schedules, budgets, resource allocation and delivery milestones. • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming and retrospectives. • Ensure effective communication and coordination between business, technology and senior stakeholders. • Track and report project status, key performance indicators, risks and issues to leadership. • Ensure data platform solutions meet requirements for security, scalability, reliability and performance. • Coordinate data migration, integration and modernization activities across multiple systems. • Support the adoption of data governance, data quality and security standards. • Manage third-party vendors and technology partners, where applicable. • Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, project governance and operational efficiency. AWS Data Platform Knowledge • Strong understanding of AWS cloud services used for data platforms, such as Amazon S3, AWS Glue, Amazon Redshift, Amazon EMR, Amazon Athena and AWS Lambda . • Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data integration. • Familiarity with data orchestration and workflow management tools. • Understanding of data governance, security, access management and compliance requirements within AWS environments. • Knowledge of cloud architecture, scalability, high availability and disaster recovery principles. Years of Experience * Minimum 5 yrs Required Skills * · Strong track record delivering large, complex technology and/or Data Platform initiatives . · Strong project and delivery management capability across the full delivery lifecycle. · Demonstrable expertise in: • Project planning and milestone management • RAID management • Dependency management • Scope and change control • Resource and capacity planning • Financial / budget management • Executive reporting and governance · Strong working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence , with the ability to establish appropriate delivery structures and maintain high standards of delivery hygiene. · Experience coordinating multiple technical disciplines and managing complex cross-team dependencies. · Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies , with the ability to apply the appropriate approach to the initiative. · Ability to challenge delivery teams constructively and establish realistic commitments based on scope, dependencies and available capacity. · Strong stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders. · Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex delivery issues into clear executive-level messages and decisions . · Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability. · Ability to operate effectively in environments with multiple competing priorities and constrained resources . · Sufficient understanding of data and technology delivery to effectively manage technical teams, dependencies and risks. Required Experience / Knowledge Areas * Specific domain or industry knowledge required · Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager, Senior Delivery Lead or Programme Delivery professional within complex technology environments. · Demonstrable experience delivering Data Platform, Data Engineering, Cloud, Data Migration or Analytics initiatives . · Strong experience within Banking or Financial Services preferred. · Experience managing initiatives involving multiple business and technology functions. · Experience managing projects containing architecture, engineering, data migration, testing, security, infrastructure and business-readiness dependencies. · Experience operating within formal technology governance and change-management environments. · Demonstrable experience managing senior stakeholders, sponsors and Steering Committees. · Experience managing third-party, vendor or contractor delivery where applicable. Skills Project Management Stakeholder Management Technology Delivery