Technical Project Manager

London
9 months ago
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Remote (UK-based)
Outside IR35 Contract
3–6 Months Initially (Likely Extensions)
£550–£600 per day
Start – 5th May 2025

A Technical Project Manager is needed to lead the delivery of business-critical data programmes for one of the largest manufacturers in Britain.

From Data Platforming and Master Data Management to Analytics, Data Migration, and Data Strategy – this is a role that requires both technical understanding and polished stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Act as the key point of contact between technical teams and business stakeholders

  • Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, building trust and ensuring alignment on priorities

  • Translate complex data topics into clear, business-relevant language

  • rack and report on project progress, risks, and KPIs

  • Chair project steering meetings and provide project updates to execs or sponsors

  • Ensure documentation and compliance with governance standards
    Apply Agile principles (e.g., Scrum or Kanban), where appropriate

  • Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives and demos

  • Manage product backlogs and prioritisation with Product Owners or Business SMEs

  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues

  • Implement mitigation plans and escalate when necessary

    Key experience required:

  • BPSS Eligibility - You must be a UK national or have the legal right to work in the UK / Resident in the UK for the last 3 years minimum.

  • Proven track record managing and delivering data projects end-to-end

  • Strong understanding of data technologies and architectures including:

  • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

  • Lakehouse architecture (Databricks, Snowflake)

  • Experience working with Agile methodologies

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Calm, composed, and trusted presence – able to bring structure and clarity to ambiguity

  • Appreciation for data value and data strategy

    We're ideally looking for someone who can bring balance and authority to the role – a clear communicator, calm under pressure, and able to influence at all levels.

    To be considered, please click apply

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