Data Project Manager

We are looking for an Interim Data Project Manager to lead various data projects within the Technology Department of a financial services institution. The successful candidate should have exceptional project management skills and a strong understanding of data processing and analysis.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, large-scale organisation in the financial services industry. With a strong presence in London, they pride themselves on their dedication to providing outstanding service to their customers, and they are well-respected in their field.

Description

• Lead and manage data projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues and ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop project plans and timelines and monitor project progress.
• Communicate project status and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project documentation.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Profile

A successful Data Project Manager should have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a data program, with at least 3 years managing data-related projects or programs.
• Good understanding of data management, data governance, data analytics, MIS reporting and business intelligence concepts.
• Familiarity with data management platforms and technologies (e.g., data integration ETL, SQL, data warehouse/Big Query, Hadoop, Spark and other dataflow tools in general).
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Power BI and Tableau)
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capability to manage complex data-related challenges.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, MS Office tools)

Job Offer

• A competitive daily rate of between £500-550 Outside IR35.
• The opportunity to work for a prestigious financial services institution in London.
• A challenging and rewarding role with a variety of projects.
• The chance to work with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home a week.

If you're an experienced Interim Data Project Manager looking for your next challenge in London's financial services sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.