Data Project Manager

Understanding Recruitment Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Data & Analytics Project Manager to oversee data-driven initiatives. You will lead various projects focusing on reporting, data warehousing, and stakeholder management. The role requires a strong understanding of ETL processes and experience with Azure Data & Analytics. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the organization's data landscape in a mid-senior level role on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ETL, data warehousing, reporting, and MDM.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data & Analytics preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of end-to-end Data & Analytics projects.
• Manage project plans, milestones, and risks.
• Work with technical teams on data engineering and analytics.

Skills

ETL

Data warehousing

Reporting

MDM

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure Data & Analytics

Job description

Data & Analytics Project Manager

Start Date: ASAP

We’re looking for an experienced Data & Analytics Project Manager to lead and deliver a range of data-driven initiatives across the organisation. You will oversee end-to-end delivery of projects such as reporting and analytics, ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and MDM, working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders. If you have a strong background managing complex Data & Analytics programmes and enjoy bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to data environments, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping our data landscape.

Key Experience Needed

• Strong understanding of ETL, data warehousing, reporting, and MDM
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data & Analytics (Fabric experience is a bonus)
• Proven ability to manage complex and senior stakeholder relationships
• Skilled in project governance, risk/issue management, and escalation processes
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-moving environments
• Experience with financial data or corporate reporting is advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of end-to-end Data & Analytics projects across multiple workstreams
• Establish and manage project plans, milestones, risks, issues, and reporting
• Work closely with technical teams to support data engineering, reporting, and analytics delivery
• Oversee projects involving ETL, data warehousing, and MDM capabilities
• Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with business goals and expectations
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and clear communication across technical and non-technical teams
• Drive governance processes, ensuring decisions, risks, and dependencies are managed effectively
• Support the organisation’s data strategy by ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery outcomes

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Project Management

Industry

• Information Services

Location

Watford, England, United Kingdom