Project Manager

Vocative Consulting; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to establish a new project management function. This hybrid role involves leading multiple concurrent IT and data projects, employing PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies, and ensuring effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience managing IT projects, particularly data-related, along with exceptional communication skills. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering multiple projects, particularly data-focused.
• Strong knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), and modern delivery practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and mature a new project management function.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and data projects.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive cloud initiatives.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

PRINCE2

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data Management

Job description

Project Manager – Bristol (Hybrid 50:50)

Salary: £60,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits.

We re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to help stand up a new project management function within our expanding technology and data client This is a key role where you ll shape delivery frameworks, implement best‑practice standards, and oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects across IT, cloud, DevOps, and data.

You will manage multiple concurrent projects, working closely with stakeholders across engineering, data, product, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and mature a new project management function, including governance, reporting standards, and delivery frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of a variety of IT and data projects using PRINCE2, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Support and coordinate delivery of data initiatives, such as data platform upgrades, analytics improvements, and data governance enhancements.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
• Drive cloud and DevOps initiatives, ensuring collaboration across development, data engineering, and infrastructure teams.
• Manage risks, issues, financials, dependencies, timelines, and resourcing across multiple projects.
• Build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion continuous improvement and help embed a culture of structured, predictable project delivery.

About You

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering multiple projects, including data-focused initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum / Kanban), and modern delivery practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with DevOps tooling and practices.
• Ideally have an understanding of data environments, such as data platforms, data pipelines, analytics, BI, or data governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Comfortable setting up new processes, structures, and ways of working from scratch.
• Highly organised with a proactive, solution‑focused mindset.

What They Offer

• The opportunity to shape a new project management capability from the ground up.
• A collaborative and innovative environment.
• Flexible working arrangements and strong support for professional development.

If you re excited about building something new and driving impactful technology and data projects, we d love to hear from you!