Technical Data Program/Project Manager

NextWave Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to shape execution across global teams

High-impact data modernization programs

Job summary

NextWave Consulting Ltd is seeking a Technical Data Project Manager to spearhead data platform modernization initiatives in a global banking setting. This role encompasses end-to-end delivery across data lakes and DevOps-enabled delivery models.

The successful candidate will have strong project management experience, specifically within banking or financial services. You will collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders, driving execution aligned with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project/program management.
• Banking or financial services experience is mandatory.
• Experience working on data platforms and big data programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of data platform programs.
• Coordinate across data engineering, architecture, DevOps, and governance teams.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies.

Skills

Project / Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Platforms / Data Lakes / Big Data

Agile / DevOps Practices

Tools

AWS

Job description

Job Title

Technical Data Project Manager – Data Platform Modernization

Department

Technology / Data Platforms

Location

London, UK

Role Summary

A Technical Data Project Manager to lead delivery of data platform modernization initiatives within a global banking environment. The role focuses on execution across data lake, data fabric, and DevOps‑enabled delivery models, working closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of data platform programs
• Coordinate across data engineering, architecture, DevOps, and governance teams
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Translate business requirements into technical execution roadmaps
• Drive alignment across global stakeholders
• Ensure delivery meets regulatory and governance expectations
• Enable Agile / DevOps‑based execution practices

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in project / program management
• Banking or financial services experience (mandatory)
• Experience working on data platforms / data lakes / big data programs
• Strong stakeholder management and execution ownership
• Ability to challenge technical teams without hands‑on coding

Preferred (Good to Have)

• Cloud exposure (AWS preferred, not mandatory)
• Awareness of data fabric / data mesh conceptsPrior background in data engineering or architecture
• Exposure to regulated environments

Not Required

• Hands‑on coding
• Deep specialization in one tool or technology

Why Join

• High‑impact data modernization programs
• Opportunity to shape execution across global teams
• Role with strong ownership and visibility