Senior Technical Project Manager

AXA UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager. This role involves managing a budget of up to £5 million and influencing key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in programme leadership, technical expertise, and a background in data and marketing. The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary of £45-65k, along with a variety of benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Private Medical Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, multi-stream programmes within data and marketing.
• Knowledge of data architecture and SaaS-based MDM solutions.
• Skilled in Agile/SAFe and waterfall delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and manage a budget up to £5 million.
• Influence senior stakeholders up to CIO level.
• Initiate and shape projects, ensuring robust delivery governance.

Skills

Programme Leadership

Technical Expertise

Agile & Innovation

Data & Marketing

Stakeholder Influence

Job description

Senior Technical Project Manager – Salary (45-65k depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

Do you have a passion for change delivery?Are you ready to progress to the next level in your career?

A bit about the job:

In the Senior Project Manager role, you’ll be working independently, you will influence, update and challenge senior stakeholders up to CIO level whilst taking ownership of a budget up to £5 million.

You will use your experience to initiate and shape projects and will be responsible for their financial management/planning.

We’ll also expect you to lead internal and external teams and third-party suppliers.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Programme Leadership: Successfully delivered complex, multi-stream programmes within data and marketing domains, ensuring robust delivery governance. Demonstrates advanced project management capabilities throughout all phases—from discovery to benefits realisation—with preference for professional accreditation (though not mandatory). Proven competency in risk and budget management.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of data architecture, SaaS-based MDM solutions, and data modernisation initiatives. Experienced in developing “data products” utilising platforms such as Snowflake and Data Lake via DBT, as well as data transformation with ETL processes. Proficient in data quality management, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data analytics.
• Agile & Innovation: Skilled in Agile/SAFe and waterfall delivery methodologies, with comprehensive understanding of delivery practices including CI/CD and DevOps. Capable of fostering innovation in change delivery and outcomes through the application of GenAI.
• Data & Marketing: Background in data and marketing within regulated environments, offering practical expertise in testing and release planning.
• Stakeholder Influence: A persuasive and effective communicator with senior stakeholders; demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a strong track record in driving strategic change.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary between 45k and 65k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 25 days/29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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