Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Data Project Manager
Based in Telford – 2 days
SC Clearance is essential
6-month Contract
£440 – £472 per day insideIR35

We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead delivery within a government body. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a large, complex data programme involving new technologies, multiple suppliers, and cross-functional delivery teams. You will take accountability for end-to-end delivery, integrating multiple delivery streams and ensuring successful outcomes across Design, Analysis, Build, Test, and transition to live service.

Responsibilities include:
* Lead delivery of complex data projects across multiple delivery groups
* Own proposal writing and Statement of Work delivery
* Direct execution using Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe)
* Develop and manage detailed project schedules and delivery rhythms
* Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, forecasting, and change control
* Ensure quality standards are met in line with governance
* Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
* Manage service transition into live environments
* Provide clear and effective stakeholder reporting

Skills and Experience
* Proven experience delivering large-scale IT/data programmes
* Strong risk and dependency management capability
* Commercial and financial management experience
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
* Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe)
* Experience using Atlassian Jira, Confluence
* SC Clearance (active)
* Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable
* Previous government delivery experience
* Bid/Sales collaboration experience
* Scrum Master or SAFe certification
* Understanding of DevOps and product-led delivery

Please apply for immediate interview!

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