Principal Analytics and Data Consultant - Microsoft

Principal Analytics and Data Consultant – Microsoft

Hybrid role | West London / Thames Valley

Salary: £100k – £130k + benefits and bonus

Our client is a trusted, award-winning data management and analytics consultancy, delivering technology strategy and support for businesses. The team has deep technical and commercial experience working with Microsoft Data Services to help clients optimise costs and maximise the value of their technology investments.

The business places a strong emphasis on consulting capability and expects team members to be client-facing with a strong growth mind-set. This role sits within the Consulting practice, with clear expectations around personal utilisation and the ability to identify opportunities within client engagements that can be fed back into the Business Development function.

The company has been established for over 14 years and focuses exclusively on Microsoft technologies. Its mission is to help clients predict their future through better use of data, technology, people and processes. Core areas of focus include:

Managed Services
Data Platform Consultancy
Analytics Consultancy
Adoption and Change Management

Due to continued growth, the Consulting teams are expanding. As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for leading projects from a technical perspective, ensuring consistently high standards of delivery.

There will be occasions where travel is required, including visits to client sites across the UK and occasionally overseas, which may involve nights away from home.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and governance for consultants working across multiple client projects
Proactively drive high-quality deliverables using appropriate technologies and best practices
Lead engagement delivery and collaborate with Business Development to support sales opportunities
Shape and manage project scope to ensure delivery on time and within budget
Identify and raise risks or issues where required
Help develop internal processes, standards, and service offerings to improve efficiency and quality
Maintain and support relevant certifications and accreditations aligned to business strategy
Act as a technical escalation point for delivery teams
Work closely with strategic clients, providing guidance and meeting high expectations
Mentor and support internal delivery team members, ensuring quality assurance and client satisfaction

Technical Skills

You will have experience in some of the following and be able to learn new technologies quickly:

Microsoft Azure data services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric
Designing, building and managing data warehouses and implementing Lakehouse architectures
Designing and implementing ETL / ELT processes
Python for data loading, analysis and machine learning
Familiarity with Hadoop and Spark for large-scale data processing
Advanced use of Power BI for data visualisation and presentation
Strong understanding of statistical methods and predictive modelling

Project Delivery Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience with Microsoft data technologies
8+ years’ professional services experience in a client-facing environment
Strong understanding of BI and data warehousing concepts
Experience with data modelling, data structures, databases, and ETL/ELT processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to articulate requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience delivering projects in an agile environment

Experience & Skills Required

Proven experience leading teams and delivering exceptional client outcomes
Commercial experience supporting pre-sales activities, including estimation and scoping of Statements of Work
Strong ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong strategic and operational decision-making capability
Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to guide, influence, and mentor others
Strong problem identification and opportunity-spotting skills

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid working model with a modern office in West London / Thames Valley; on-site attendance expected at least once per month
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, life assurance, and income protection
Access to GP services, wellbeing resources, and professional development support
Friendly, inclusive culture with a strong sense of team
Ongoing career progression opportunities due to company growth
Modern collaboration tools and up-to-date technology
Exposure to cutting-edge data and analytics project

The client are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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