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
