Senior Project Manager - Data & AI

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data and AI projects. This hybrid role involves collaborating with teams to align project delivery with strategic goals, focusing on modern cloud and AI technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive PM experience and a strong knowledge of the Microsoft data stack. Competitive salary up to GBP95,000, plus benefits, offers a great opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

8% non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in data-centric environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and familiarity with AI concepts.
• Experience working within the Microsoft data stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal data and AI projects within a Microsoft ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and guide product managers.

Skills

Project Management

Data-centric environments

Cloud platforms

Microsoft data stack

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Databricks

Power BI

Azure Lakehouse

Copilot

Job description

We're working with a global business who are undergoing a transformative journey in data and AI. They're seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team, and play a pivotal role in shaping their internal data and AI strategy and delivery roadmap.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in their Central London office for in-person collaboration.

The Opportunity

This isn't your typical PM role. You'll be embedded within a complex internal environment, working closely with product managers, vendors, and strategic partners to align delivery with long-term goals. You'll help steer the organisation toward a GenAI-enabled future over the next three years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal data and AI projects within a Microsoft ecosystem (Fabric, Databricks, Power BI, Lakehouse, Copilot).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage vendor relationships and guide product managers toward cohesive delivery.
• Operate within Agile frameworks, contributing to a roadmap that evolves toward agentic systems.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Managerin data-centric environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platformsand familiarity with AI concepts.
• Experience working within the Microsoft data stack(e.g. Fabric, Azure Databricks, Power BI, Power Platform, Azure Lakehouse, Copilot).
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the maturity to navigate complex internal dynamics.
• Agile delivery experience and a strategic mindset.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary up to GBP95,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• 8% non-contributory pension
• Private medical insurance
• Several flexible voluntary benefits such as dental plans, season ticket loans etc.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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