Job Description

Project Manager - Data (Technology Change)

Rate: £435 per day (Umbrella)

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