Job Description

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Project Manager – Data (Technology Change)

Rate: £520 per day
Length: 6 months with high potential for extension
Location: Northampton – minimum 2 days per week onsite
Travel: No regular travel required; occasional visits to Radbroke may be needed

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a data‑focused technology project within a large, complex organisation. This role sits within a wider technology and change portfolio and will focus on delivering data initiatives aligned to strategic, regulatory, and operational objectives.
You will be responsible for end‑to‑end project delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and business partners to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑end project management of a data‑led technology initiative
Ownership of budget management, forecasting, and cost control
Strong stakeholder management, engaging senior business and technology leaders
Risk and issue management, including proactive escalation where required
Delivery of clear project reporting, analysis, and governance updates
Coordinating resources across multiple teams and workstreams
Supporting change and transformation initiatives within a digital and technology environment
Applying strong corporate governance, risk, and control standards
Contributing to cost‑benefit analysis (CBA) and value‑driven decision‑making
Ensuring delivery aligns with broader strategic objectives

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Technology or Data Project Manager
Strong background in budgeting, reporting, and financial management
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in risk management, issue escalation, and controls
Experience delivering digital, data, or technology change initiatives
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capability
Comfortable working in structured, governance‑led environments

Working Arrangements

Based in Northampton, with a minimum expectation of 2 days onsite per week
No regular travel required, with occasional visits to Raddbroke if needed