Principal Data Architect

Proven expertise in any of the following areas: * Architecture frameworks, modelling languages (e.g. ArchiMate) and architecture/ data modelling tools * Enterprise and Business Architecture * Information and Data Strategy * Business Case Development for Data Management Initiatives * Data Management Frameworks and Assessments * Data Migration Strategy & Implementation Planning * Business Change Management * Data Protection Legislation and Regulations * Technology Options Appraisal * Experience of working with Central or Local Government Person specification - Essential * Strong client focus, committed to providing high-quality services and solutions * Relates well to others, effective at relationship and stakeholder management * Excellent communication and presentation skills with impact and clarity * Works well when part of a team pursuing a common goal * Adaptable to changing business and client needs, positively using any feedback that may be provided * Proactive in seeking new business opportunities for self and others * Comfortable planning/ prioritizing work and reporting progress * Willingness to travel to work at client sites across the UK and beyond, flexible about short and longer-term engagements * Self-starting with a positive "can-do" approach, facing unexpected challenges enthusiastically and finding opportunities to deliver successful outcomes for clients * Keen to learn and contribute to the development of Consultancy capabilities Person specification - Desirable * A track record of delivering data-centric solutions * Experience of working within the consulting industry Certifications - Desirable * TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) * DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) * ArchiMate LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.