Data Transformation Project Manager

Network IT; West of England; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Network IT is seeking a Data Transformation Project Manager with SC clearance to lead complex data-platform and data-transformation projects, from planning through delivery and operational handover.

You will manage budgets, resources, risks and stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet business needs and embedding practical data governance throughout delivery. The role is a 12-month contract, paying £650 per day, with 2-3 days per week on-site in Somerset.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex data-platform or data-transformation projects from mobilisation through delivery and transition.
• Experience implementing data governance models with practical delivery plans, roles, controls and ways of working.
• Experience delivering Data Platforms with cloud data-platform concepts, including data engineering, integration, security and governance.
• Proven ability to establish an effective project approach, governance and assurance, and to manage scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and communication across business, data, architecture, technology, security, suppliers and senior decision-makers.
• Ability to rapidly understand a complex delivery environment, provide clear direction and maintain momentum with limited onboarding time.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data-platform and data-transformation projects from mobilisation through delivery and transition.
• Embed data governance throughout delivery and handover to operations.
• Manage budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies; report to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Data governance

Data platforms

Cloud data platforms

Stakeholder leadership

Risk management

Delivery planning

Communication

Job description

Data Transformation Project Manager

SC Clearance

£650 per day

12 month contract

2-3 days per week in Somerset

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead complex data-platform and data-transformation projects, from initial planning through to delivery and operational handover. You’ll manage budgets, resources, risks and stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet business needs and embedding practical data governance throughout delivery.

Experience:

• Experience of successfully managing complex data-platform or data-transformation projects from mobilisation through delivery and transition.


• Experience of implementing data governance models, including translating governance requirements into practical delivery plans, roles, controls and ways of working.


• Experience of delivering Data Platforms and a strong understanding of modern cloud data-platform concepts, including data engineering, integration, security and platform governance.


• Proven ability to establish an effective project approach, delivery plan, governance and assurance arrangements, and to manage scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks, issues and dependencies.


• Strong stakeholder leadership and communication skills, with evidenced experience of working across business, data, architecture, technology, security, suppliers and senior decision-makers.


• Ability to rapidly understand a complex delivery environment, provide clear direction and maintain momentum with limited onboarding time