Data Projects Lead: Warehousing & Architecture

AO RETAIL LIMITED; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 5% employer contribution

Discounts across AO product range

On-site parking

Free breakfast on site

subsidised in-house coffee shop

Job summary

AO RETAIL LIMITED is seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead multiple data initiatives across data warehousing, modelling and architecture. You will work with our Head of Data, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver real business value.

You'll establish governance, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely delivery across competing priorities while maintaining clear, actionable reporting for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data projects including data warehousing, modelling, ETL or BI.
• Experience with enterprise-scale data transformation programmes and keeping complex delivery moving.
• Ability to discuss data architecture with engineers, analysts and architects.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple data projects at once, managing timelines, budgets and quality across teams.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts and architects, connecting technical work to business value.
• Create governance around projects, manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies.
• Provide clear reporting and steering sessions to keep stakeholders informed.
• Challenge priorities with senior stakeholders when a better path is available.

Skills

Data project management

Stakeholder management

Data warehousing

Data modelling

Data architecture

Cloud platforms

Agile & Waterfall

Governance & reporting

Communication

Enterprise data transformations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Snowflake

Job description

AO RETAIL LIMITED is seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead multiple data initiatives across data warehousing, modelling and architecture. You will work with our Head of Data, technical teams and stakeholders to deliver real business value.

You'll establish governance, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely delivery across competing priorities while maintaining clear, actionable reporting for senior leadership.