Data Project Manager (6017)

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We are currently undertaking a significant transformation of our data environment, supporting the long‑term modernisation of our reporting, analytics and decision‑making capabilities. We are now seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead the delivery and stabilisation of a major Data Lakehouse programme.

This role is ideal for a mid‑level Project Manager with strong experience delivering technology‑driven change, particularly within data, analytics or reporting projects. You will ensure the successful rollout, stabilisation and governance of our new Data Lakehouse platform, working closely with technical teams, senior stakeholders and our external delivery partner.

Key Responsibilities

The Data Project Manager will take full ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery, including:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the successful delivery of data‑focused projects, with a primary focus on the Data Lakehouse stabilisation initiative.
• Drive core project management activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring quality, risk control and timely delivery.
• Coordinate project resources and oversee cross‑functional teams including data engineers and technical specialists.
  
  

Planning & Governance

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines and milestone plans.
• Manage budgets, resource planning and prioritisation.
• Facilitate governance meetings and ensure robust reporting, tracking and documentation.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across the business.
• Manage delivery activity with our external partner, Telefonica.
• Provide clear, structured updates and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Identify, assess and mitigate risks.
• Proactively resolve issues and manage escalations.
• Control scope changes and maintain high‑quality delivery standards.
  
  

Platform Stabilisation

• Support the stabilisation of the Data Lakehouse platform, ensuring security, reporting readiness and operational robustness.
• Contribute to the development of governance, best practices and lessons learned.
  
  

About You – Skills & Experience

we are looking for someone who can confidently lead data‑driven projects while engaging effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead data‑driven projects while engaging effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Essential

• Proven experience delivering technology‑focused transformation projects, ideally in data, analytics or reporting.
• Strong understanding of data concepts (data management, data analysis, data quality, platform governance).
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders, including external vendors.

Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams.

Excellent communication, reporting and governance capabilities.

Experience with risk, issue and change control processes.

Desirable

• Experience working on Data Lakehouse or modern data platform projects.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based data technologies
• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
  
  

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.  This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

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to support this aim. 

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