Data Transformation Project Manager

This contract role with Network IT seeks a Data Transformation Project Manager in Somerset, offering £650 per day for twelve months. The successful candidate will lead complex platform and transformation programmes from initial planning through to delivery and operational handover. Responsibilities include managing budgets, resources, risks and stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet business needs and embedding practical governance throughout. Applicants must demonstrate experience of successfully managing such projects from mobilisation through delivery and transition, plus implementing governance models by translating requirements into practical plans, roles, controls and ways of working.

Delivering platforms is essential. The position requires SC Clearance and involves two to three days per week on site in Somerset, with the remainder worked remotely.

Data Transformation Project Manager SC Clearance £650 per day 12 month contract 2-3 days per week in Somerset

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead complex data-platform and data-transformation projects, from initial planning through to delivery and operational handover. You’ll manage budgets, resources, risks and stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet business needs and embedding practical data governance throughout delivery.

• Experience of successfully managing complex data-platform or data-transformation projects from mobilisation through delivery and transition.
• Experience of implementing data governance models, including translating governance requirements into practical delivery plans, roles, controls and ways of working.
• Experience of delivering Data Platforms and a strong understanding of modern cloud data-platform concepts, including data engineering, integration, security and platform governance.
• Proven ability to establish an effective project approach, delivery plan, governance and assurance arrangements, and to manage scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and communication skills, with evidenced experience of working across business, data, architecture, technology, security, suppliers and senior decision-makers.
• Ability to rapidly understand a complex delivery environment, provide clear direction and maintain momentum with limited onboarding time.