Senior Agile Project Manager – Data Remediation

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Agile Project Manager to oversee significant data remediation initiatives, based in Nottingham. The role requires strong Agile project management skills and experience with data transformation efforts. Candidates should have a background in managing hybrid teams and stakeholder relations, with a required SAFe certification. This position promises to be pivotal in driving value through quality data management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Agile project delivery.
• Proven experience in medium to large-scale data change projects.
• Hands-on expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage critical data remediation projects.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers and Product Owners.
• Establish effective project governance and risk management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile frameworks

Risk management

Data governance

Education

SAFe Certification

Job description

Senior Agile Project Manager – Data Remediation, nottingham

Client:

Solas IT Recruitment

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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.

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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