Project Manager – Data

Cedar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK consulting firm is seeking a Contract Project Manager for a key data platform project. You will act as the interface between business stakeholders and delivery partners, ensuring technical solutions align with business goals. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience, particularly within data environments, and hands-on exposure to Azure. This hybrid role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to challenge designs effectively. 2-3 days per week engagement for an initial 12-13 week term, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data platform project management.
• Ability to operate between C-Suite and technical teams.
• Experience with third-party vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Act as key interface between business and delivery partner.
• Ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
• Challenge assumptions and delivery plans.
• Translate business needs into actionable technical specs.
• Support assessment of architecture and data model options.

Skills

Project management experience within data platforms

Hands-on exposure to Azure

Technical communication

Vendor management

Job description

Project Manager – Data

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Hybrid (occasional office visits)

Engagement: 2-3 days per week (Fractional)

Duration: 12-13 weeks, with potential extension

Day Rate: £600-£650 per day (DOE)

The Opportunity

I’m supporting a client undergoing a key data platform discovery phase and looking for an experienced Contract Project Manager who can sit between the business and an external technology partner.

This role requires someone who can interrogate technical proposals, translate requirements clearly, and bring structure, governance, and challenge to a strategically important discovery period.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the key interface between business stakeholders and the delivery partner.
• Ensure proposed technical solutions align with business goals.
• Challenge assumptions, architecture recommendations, and delivery plans.
• Translate business needs into crisp, actionable technical specifications.
• Support assessment of Azure / Microsoft Fabric architecture and data model options.
• Oversee timelines, risks, dependencies, and vendor deliverable.
• Provide structured governance, assurance, and clear reporting to senior stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong project management experience within data platform environments.
• Hands‑on exposure to Azure and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Ability to operate as a technical intermediary between C‑Suite and vendor teams.
• Confidence in challenging designs and interrogating solution proposals.
• Clear communication skills – translating tech to business and vice versa.
• Demonstrable experience managing third‑party vendors and driving accountability.
• Background in similar data‑focused PM roles is advantageous.

Engagement Details

• Fractional contract: 2-3 days per week (potential to move to 5 days following discovery)
• 12‑13 week initial term aligned to the discovery phase.
• Extension possible for strong performers.
• High‑calibre individual required due to the strategic nature of the work.