Data Project Manager - 6 month Contract - SC Cleared
Data Project Manager
Based in Telford - 2 days
SC Clearance is essential
6-month Contract
£440 - £472 per day insideIR35
We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead delivery within a government body. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a large, complex data programme involving new technologies, multiple suppliers, and cross-functional delivery teams. You will take accountability for end-to-end delivery, integrating multiple delivery streams and ensuring successful outcomes across Design, Analysis, Build, Test, and transition to live service.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead delivery of complex data projects across multiple delivery groups
* Own proposal writing and Statement of Work delivery
* Direct execution using Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe)
* Develop and manage detailed project schedules and delivery rhythms
* Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, forecasting, and change control
* Ensure quality standards are met in line with governance
* Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
* Manage service transition into live environments
* Provide clear and effective stakeholder reporting
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience delivering large-scale IT/data programmes
* Strong risk and dependency management capability
* Commercial and financial management experience
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
* Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe)
* Experience using Atlassian Jira, Confluence
* SC Clearance (active)
* Strong leadership and team management skills
Desirable
* Previous government delivery experience
* Bid/Sales collaboration experience
* Scrum Master or SAFe certification
* Understanding of DevOps and product-led delivery
Please apply for immediate interview!
CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Based in Telford - 2 days
SC Clearance is essential
6-month Contract
£440 - £472 per day insideIR35
We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead delivery within a government body. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a large, complex data programme involving new technologies, multiple suppliers, and cross-functional delivery teams. You will take accountability for end-to-end delivery, integrating multiple delivery streams and ensuring successful outcomes across Design, Analysis, Build, Test, and transition to live service.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead delivery of complex data projects across multiple delivery groups
* Own proposal writing and Statement of Work delivery
* Direct execution using Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe)
* Develop and manage detailed project schedules and delivery rhythms
* Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, forecasting, and change control
* Ensure quality standards are met in line with governance
* Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
* Manage service transition into live environments
* Provide clear and effective stakeholder reporting
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience delivering large-scale IT/data programmes
* Strong risk and dependency management capability
* Commercial and financial management experience
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
* Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe)
* Experience using Atlassian Jira, Confluence
* SC Clearance (active)
* Strong leadership and team management skills
Desirable
* Previous government delivery experience
* Bid/Sales collaboration experience
* Scrum Master or SAFe certification
* Understanding of DevOps and product-led delivery
Please apply for immediate interview!
CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.