Project Manager - Data

AO; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension 5%

AO Arena tickets

Health & wellbeing program

Product discounts

Enhanced family leave

Charity days

On-site perks: parking, breakfast, and

Subsidised coffee shop

Job summary

AO is seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead multiple data initiatives across data warehousing, modelling and architecture, partnering with our Head of Data and technical teams. You’ll bring structure, pace and focus to deliver high-value outcomes.

You’ll own governance, manage risks and dependencies, report clearly to stakeholders, and align Agile and Waterfall practices to keep complex projects moving and delivering real business value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data-focused projects across warehousing, modelling and architecture.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale data transformation programmes.
• Ability to discuss data architecture with engineers, analysts and architects.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake).
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders when needed.
• Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Excellent communication of complex data concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own several data projects, maintaining timelines, budgets and quality.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts and architects to connect technical dots.
• Establish governance, manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies.
• Provide clear reporting and steering sessions to stakeholders.
• Coordinate across teams to resolve conflicts and keep delivery moving for business value.

Skills

Data project management

Data warehousing

Data modelling

ETL processes

BI delivery

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP/Snowflke

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Risk management

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Snowflake

Job description

About The Role

Love turning complex data projects into clear, valuable outcomes? We’re looking for an experienced Data Project Manager to take the lead on multiple data initiatives across AO. You’ll bring structure, pace and focus to projects spanning data warehousing, modelling and architecture, working closely with our Head of Data, technical teams and stakeholders across the business. This isn’t a role for simply keeping a project plan ticking over - you’ll ask the right questions, challenge priorities when needed and keep everyone focused on delivering the things that make the biggest difference.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

You’ll own several data projects at once, keeping timelines, budgets and quality on track while juggling priorities across different teams. You’ll work closely with data engineers, analysts and architects, bringing enough technical understanding to connect the dots without needing to be the person building the solution. You’ll create clear governance around each project, manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies, and keep stakeholders up to speed with straightforward reporting and steering sessions. There’ll be competing demands along the way, so you’ll be comfortable bringing people together, resolving conflicts and constructively challenging everyone from technical leads to senior stakeholders when there’s a better way forward. The goal? Keep complex projects moving and make sure the work delivers genuine business value.

A Few Things About You

• You’ve successfully managed data-focused projects involving areas such as data warehousing, data modelling, ETL or BI.
• You’ve worked on enterprise-scale data transformation programmes and know how to keep complex delivery moving.
• You understand data architecture principles and can confidently hold conversations with engineers, analysts and architects.
• You know your way around cloud-based data platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP or Snowflake.
• You’re comfortable managing several projects and competing priorities at the same time.
• You can build strong relationships while still being prepared to challenge senior stakeholders when the project needs it.
• You’re confident navigating conflicting priorities, negotiating solutions and getting teams aligned around the outcome.
• You understand both Agile and Waterfall approaches and can work with the right method for the job.
• You communicate complex information clearly, whether you’re getting into the detail with a technical team or giving senior stakeholders the bigger picture.
• Most importantly, you’re focused on outcomes - not project management for project management’s sake.

A Bit About Us

We’re big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They’re our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it.

But we’re more than that… For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from nearly ONE MILLION reviews and more 5-star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it’s the exact same for our AOers too.

We truly believe it’s more than just a job, we genuinely care about each other and our impact on making our customers lives easier, by helping them brilliantly. Everyone here knows how their role makes a difference. Our people are our superpower, so, when it comes to finding new AOers, we know it’s about more than just a CV, it’s about what makes you, YOU.

Our Benefits

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised in house coffee shop!

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.