Technical Project Manager – Data Projects
Remote (UK-based)
Outside IR35 Contract
3–6 Months Initially (Likely Extensions)
£550–£600 per day
Start – 5th May 2025
A Technical Project Manager is needed to lead the delivery of business-critical data programmes for one of the largest manufacturers in Britain.
From Data Platforming and Master Data Management to Analytics, Data Migration, and Data Strategy – this is a role that requires both technical understanding and polished stakeholder management.
Key responsibilities include:
* Act as the key point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders
* Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, building trust and ensuring alignment on priorities
* Translate complex data topics into clear, business-relevant language
* rack and report on project progress, risks, and KPIs
* Chair project steering meetings and provide project updates to execs or sponsors
* Ensure documentation and compliance with governance standards
Apply Agile principles (e.g., Scrum or Kanban), where appropriate
* Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and demos
* Manage product backlogs and prioritisation with Product Owners or Business SMEs
* Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues
* Implement mitigation plans and escalate when necessary
Key experience required:
* BPSS Eligibility - You must be a UK national or have the legal right to work in the UK / Resident in the UK for the last 3 years minimum.
* Proven track record managing and delivering data projects end-to-end
* Strong understanding of data technologies and architectures including:
* Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
* Lakehouse architecture (Databricks, Snowflake)
* Experience working with Agile methodologies
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Calm, composed, and trusted presence – able to bring structure and clarity to ambiguity
* Appreciation for data value and data strategy
We're ideally looking for someone who can bring balance and authority to the role – a clear communicator, calm under pressure, and able to influence at all levels.
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