Senior Data Project Manager

Howden Group Holdings; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Data Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects within their Group Data Function. This role offers the opportunity to manage data-driven initiatives across global business units, ensuring successful delivery while driving best practices and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data lakes, analytics, and cloud platforms, with a proven track record in project management. Join a collaborative and dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Working Options

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with large-scale projects.
• Strong technical awareness in data, analytics, and cloud-based initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end execution of multi-regional data technology projects.
• Work closely with senior leaders and technical teams to drive project success.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Delivery Methodologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Project Management Certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

Tools

Monday.com

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Project Manager to lead complex projects within our Group Data Function. You will manage high-priority initiatives across global business units, ensuring the successful delivery of data-driven and technology projects. A strong background in data lakes, analytics, and cloud platforms is highly preferred. You will drive best practices, provide leadership, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end execution of high-impact, multi-regional data technology projects.

• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement: Work closely with senior business leaders, data teams, and technical experts to drive alignment and project success.

• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks while ensuring project delivery remains on track.

• Process & Governance Improvement: Play a key role in shaping and refining the project management function, implementing best practices.

• Technical Team Coordination: Partner with highly technical data teams and ensure collaboration across IT and engineering groups.

• Clear Communication: Provide executive-level reporting and translate technical concepts into strategic insights for senior stakeholders.

• Multi-Project Management: Handle multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-moving, global environment.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects.

• Expertise in Agile delivery methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

• Strong technical awareness, with experience managing data, analytics, and cloud-based initiatives.

• Background in insurance or financial services is highly preferred.

• Ability to challenge unrealistic timelines and ensure technical teams stay accountable.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, etc.).

• Project Management Certifications: Possess relevant certifications e.g. - PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Lead high-impact, global projects that drive data transformation.

• Be part of and help shape a collaborative and dynamic team within a leading insurance organisation.

• Collaborate with senior business leaders, data experts, and technology professionals.

If you are an experienced project manager who thrives in a fast-paced, global setting, we want to hear from you.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent