Technical Project Manager

Contingent Workforce Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce solutions partner is seeking experienced Project Managers for Tesco Bank in Edinburgh. This role involves delivering critical data and technology initiatives in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a strong background in data project management and cloud technologies, particularly AWS. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in data, IT, or technology delivery environments.
• Strong background in cloud environments, preferably AWS.
• Solid understanding of data governance and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects across multiple data and technology workstreams.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and ensure quality delivery.
• Oversee compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Cloud environments (AWS preferred)

Data governance

Business Intelligence reporting

Agile delivery frameworks

Stakeholder management

Job description

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Tesco Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for 4x Project Managers based in Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office) for an initial contract length of 12 Months.

Purpose of the role:

As Project Manager you will support a critical Data workstream programme. You will deliver critical data and technology initiatives, including data feeds, strategic data platforms, predictive analytics, and operational data solutions. You'll work closely with delivery teams across Tesco Bank, collaborating in a "One Team" approach to drive high‑quality outcomes without duplication of effort.

What you'll do:

• Plan, deliver, and oversee projects across multiple data and technology workstreams.
• Build and operationalise data feeds and ensure robust governance and reconciliation processes.
• Support predictive analytics, BI reporting, and machine learning initiatives to improve decision‑making.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across commercial, technical, and compliance functions.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and operations teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Prepare and manage financial forecasts, resource plans, and RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
• Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive testing cycles and oversee integration, data quality, and service readiness.

The skills you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in data, IT, or technology delivery environments.
• Strong background in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Solid understanding of data governance, BI reporting, and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to work within Agile delivery frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge effectively.
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams and managing complex dependencies.
• Comfortable working with third parties and external suppliers.

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.