Project Manager - Data

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

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.

One of our recruitment team will be in touch soon with an update as soon as they can. In the meantime, why not check out what life at AO is all about! Explore Now Can you outline your experience working on managing data projects?

• What are your salary expectations?
• Are you able to work in our Bolton office 2 times a week?
• Do you now or will you in the near future require visa sponsorship?
• Current / last job title
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• 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.
• 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.
• AO is for everyone! We should all feel that we belong. That's why we are creating a welcoming and inclusive place to work. We're proud to be different. From how we look to the way we talk to our customers, we skip to the beat of our very own drum. We know that being different together is our superpower and we celebrate it because it makes us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We believe the people we employ should reflect the diversity of our customer base; that way, we can communicate in a way that recognises all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. And that's why we're asking these questions. Making sure our recruitment process is inclusive is a key part of what we're doing at AO to encourage diversity as an employer.

How will we use the data?

After we've collated the data, we'll look at the patterns to assess if we are inclusive at each stage. If it turns out that we aren't, then the data may help us identify where we can improve. The data collated won't have any impact on your application and is not shared with hiring managers or the recruitment team.

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!