Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

Story Terrace Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Discretionary Bonus

Generous Pension

Giving Back

Bike to Work Scheme

Family-Friendly Policies

Time to Recharge

Learning & Development

Refer & Earn

Job summary

Oakland is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting 04/01/2026. You will lead data and technology projects, collaborating with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Business Analysts, and Account Leads to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple projects across diverse industries. A blended working model with two office days per week is in place.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data or technology projects.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and keep projects running efficiently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – influencing and engaging clients and teams.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Business Analysis and Requirements Management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management – Leading and delivering data-related projects from initiation to completion.
• Keeping projects on track – Managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring all deliverables are met.
• Defining clear roles & deliverables – Setting expectations for teams and ensuring projects are adequately resourced.
• Financial management – Overseeing project budgets and ensuring commercial success.
• Client communication – Providing regular updates, managing milestones, and proactively addressing challenges.
• Stakeholder reporting – Keeping internal teams informed on progress, risks, and successes.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cloud environments (AWS,Azure,GCP)

Communication

Job description

About Us

At Oakland, we help businesses unlock the power of their data. Whether it's data strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, or AI, we work with our clients to turn data into real, impactful results. Our team is made up of friendly, hands-on experts who love solving problems and making a difference. We don’t just advise, we roll up our sleeves and get stuck in, working alongside our clients every step of the way.

Founded in 1986 out of our Leeds HQ, we work with a diverse range of clients across all sorts of industries including Utilities, Telecommunications, Media, Financial Services, Public Sector, and many more! Our projects range from multi-year data transformations to specific, shorter-term assignments, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to diversify your skillset.

We meet high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. We believe businesses should be a force for good, so we make sure our decisions don’t just benefit the bottom line but also our people, communities, and the planet.

And it’s not just us saying we’re a great place to work... we were recently named a Top 5 Best Consultancy to work for in the UK through Best Companies! We’re all about creating an environment where people can grow, do meaningful work, and enjoy the journey.

In April 2025, Oakland was acquired by Softcat, a leading provider of IT infrastructure services to corporate and public sectors. By combining Oakland's deep expertise in data and AI consulting with Softcat's extensive portfolio and market presence, we can deliver unparalleled value and innovation to our clients. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we’re looking forward to achieving great things together.

The role:

Start date - 04/01/2026

12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Due to an upcoming period of parental leave, we are looking for a Project Manager who has experience in leading projects in the data, technology, consulting, or similar industries. Working closely with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Business Analysts, and Account Leads, you’ll ensure our projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget, all whilst making a tangible impact for our clients.

Key responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management – Leading and delivering data-related projects from initiation to completion.
• Keeping projects on track – Managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring all deliverables are met.
• Defining clear roles & deliverables – Setting expectations for teams and ensuring projects are adequately resourced.
• Financial management – Overseeing project budgets and ensuring commercial success.
• Client communication – Providing regular updates, managing milestones, and proactively addressing challenges.
• Stakeholder reporting – Keeping internal teams informed on progress, risks, and successes.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, with experience in managing multiple projects in the data, technology, consulting, or similar industries.

The key skills and experience we are looking for include:

• Experience in managing data or technology projects.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and keep projects running efficiently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills – influencing and engaging clients and teams.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Business Analysis and Requirements Management is beneficial.

Blended Working:

We operate a blended working model, with colleagues spending at least two days per week in the office, aligned to project team requirements. Occasional travel to client sites may also be required.

Thisbalancehelpsusstayconnected,learnfromeachother,andbuildstrongrelationships-bothwithinourteamandwiththebusinesseswesupport.

Benefits that put you first

At Oakland, we believe in taking care of our people - both inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Health & Wellbeing – Enjoy Private Healthcare from day one for you and your household, including dental cover, physiotherapy, mental health support, and access to a range of wellbeing services to keep you feeling your best.
• Discretionary Bonus – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed. When we do well, you’ll do well.
• Generous Pension – We invest in your future with a 10% employer contribution, plus flexible options so you can adjust to your investment preferences.
• Giving Back – Support causes you care about with our Payroll Giving Scheme and Matched Charitable Giving program.
• Bike to Work Scheme – Save money, stay active, and enjoy tax savings on a new bike.
• Family-Friendly Policies – We support all paths to parenthood with:
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay – 16 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay.
  • Enhanced Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay.
  • Adoption, Surrogacy & Shared Parental Leave.
  • Fertility Treatment Support – Because your family matters.
• Time to Recharge – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (and your allowance grows the longer you’re with us!).
• Learning & Development – We invest in you with:
  • Personalised development plans tailored to your goals.
  • Full support for certifications.
  • Access to The Oakland Academy for a suite of learning materials.
  • An annual Personal Learning Budget to upskill in ways that matter to you.
• Refer & Earn – Know someone great? If they join us, you’ll get a referral bonus as a thank you.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Oakland

At Oakland, we believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for our people, our clients, and our business. Our commitment to DEIB isn’t just about policies; it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to thrive.

We are building a truly inclusive Oakland where you can be yourself, no matter your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes you, you.

Fair & Inclusive Hiring – Every interviewer completes recruitment and unconscious bias training, and our hiring process is skills-based and structured to ensure fairness and consistency for all candidates.

Support Throughout the Interview Process – If you require any reasonable accommodations to make your interview experience more accessible, our Talent team is here to help. Just let us know.