Senior Agile Project Manager – Data Remediation

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to lead data remediation initiatives. This pivotal role requires strong Agile project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive change within a high-impact data transformation context. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of Agile experience, proven project delivery capabilities, and relevant certifications, particularly in financial services or enterprise change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects in data change or transformation.
• 5+ years’ experience in Agile project delivery and managing hybrid teams.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead data remediation projects aligned to the Data & Analytics Office strategic pillars.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers and Scrum Masters to ensure alignment.
• Oversee Agile ceremonies and report on project progress.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile frameworks

Data governance

Change management

Risk management

Education

SAFe Certification

Job description

Senior Agile Project Manager – Data Remediation, bath

Client:

Solas IT Recruitment

Location:

bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Domain: Banking

Location: Sheffield City Centre

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days work form home

We are currently seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to join a high-impact data transformation initiative based in Sheffield City Centre. This role is focused on delivering complex Data Remediation and Data Change programmes, driving value through strong Agile project management, stakeholder engagement, and rigorous reporting.

You will work as a pivotal part of the Data & Analytics Office (DAO), supporting our mission to build a data-driven culture and unlock measurable value from well-managed, quality data.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage critical data remediation projects aligned to the DAO strategic pillars.
• Collaborate closely with Programme Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Portfolio leads to ensure alignment with the wider change roadmap.
• Influence project direction, timelines, and priorities through strong stakeholder engagement and change governance practices.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, risk and issue management, and escalation frameworks.
• Oversee Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Track and report on progress against agreed milestones, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Ensure delivery of measurable business benefits within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support change readiness and adoption across a matrix of global business units and stakeholders.
• Drive change communication, stakeholder alignment, and evidence-based decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects, particularly within data change, remediation, or transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years’ experience in Agile project delivery; experience managing hybrid teams and leading Agile ceremonies.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across various business levels, including executive reporting.
• Hands-on expertise in Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Excellent working knowledge of data governance, regulatory compliance, and change management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, dependencies, and drive delivery in a high-paced, regulated environment.
• Background in financial services, data management or enterprise change preferred.

Certifications

• SAFe Certification (or other Agile accreditation) required

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom