Technical Delivery Lead - GCP

Technical Delivery Lead - GCP Location: London 3 days a week/ Leeds 2 days a month Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract OR Umbrella Contract Business Unit: Banking / Data ManagementA global data and AI-driven transformation company is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of a scalable, enterprise-grade data platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role is ideal for a strategic leader who excels in coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning technology initiatives with business outcomes.Role Overview The Technical Delivery Lead will manage the end-to-end delivery life cycle of GCP-based data initiatives. This includes orchestrating teams, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment with modern data principles and cloud best practices. The role emphasises leadership, stakeholder engagement, and proactive risk management rather than hands-on engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesLead delivery of GCP-based data platform projects, ensuring strategic alignment and timely executionCoordinate cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, QA, and DevOpsManage project phases from design through deployment, maintaining delivery velocity and qualityFacilitate retrospectives and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvementCollaborate with architects to evolve technical roadmaps and ensure platform scalabilityMaintain transparent communication with stakeholders and PMO, identifying risks earlyChampion Agile methodologies and ..... full job details .....