Senior Data Project Manager - Retail

North Highland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transformation consultancy is seeking a Senior Data Project Manager to oversee a Data Product squad. In this role, you will manage data-related changes and serve as a Scrum Master, facilitating meetings and ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate should possess experience in project management within a data-driven environment, strong communication skills, and a technical understanding of data systems. This is a temporary position requiring onsite work in London two days a week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management or Scrum Master role.
• Strong technical understanding of data systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a data product squad, guiding the team in data-related changes.
• Serve as a Scrum Master, facilitating team meetings.
• Ensure the team meets commitments and project milestones.

Skills

Project management

Scrum methodologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data systems understanding

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Job description

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MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We're seeking a Senior Data Project Manager help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for a large UK retailer Managed Service account

Please note, this is an initial 3-6 months inside IR35 PAYE Umbrella contract that will require onsite working in London 2 days per week

SUMMARY

As our Senior Data Project Manager - Retail, you will oversee a Data Product squad of six engineering professionals, driving data-related changes across the Retail, Customer and FHB domains. You will act as a Scrum Master, bringing the team together, running ceremonies, keeping commitments on track, and managing timelines, dependencies, and risks. Strong communication across the Data & Analytics and Data & Insights stakeholders will be essential to the success of this role.

YOU WILL:

• Oversee a Data Product squad, guiding the team in delivering data-related changes
• Serve as a Scrum Master, facilitating team meetings, managing timelines and dependencies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the Data & Analytics and Data & Insights functions
• Ensure the team meets its commitments and project milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing any issues that arise
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Significant experience in a similar project management or Scrum Master role, preferably in a retail or data-driven environment
• Strong technical understanding of data systems and processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive projects to successful completion
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in Scrum ceremonies
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for mentoring and developing team members

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.

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