Transformation & Data Projects Manager

Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you.

An opportunity has arisen for a Transformation & Data Projects Manager to join our Strategy and Transformation team.

Job Title :
Transformation & Data Projects Manager
Department :
Strategy and Transformation
Reports to :
Transformation and Data Director
Salary Banding : c. £60,000
Job Level :
Guide
Location :
This role is contractually based at Allianz Stadium, offering some flexibility to work from home
Travel Requirements:
Occasional national travel likely required

Employment Type

: 18 Month Fixed - Term Contract
Working Hours :
Full Time role, covering 35 hrs per week

• The closing date for applications 12
  th October 2026 at 12:00 noon

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for grassroots and elite rugby in England. Its purpose is to Enrich Lives and Grow the Sport for Future Generations. The Strategy & Operations Team sits at the heart of the RFU, delivering business critical projects to improve the outcomes delivered at all levels of the game. This is an exciting time to join the RFU as we work to deliver our new strategy, Plan 2030:
More than a game.

As part of this wider transformation, the RFU is committed to becoming a data driven, user centric organisation equipped with market leading digital tools that improve the rugby experience for players, volunteers, and fans, while strengthening the organisation’s long term sustainability.

The Transformation and Data Projects Manager will play a key role in this next chapter, ensuring that new capabilities are effectively adopted, benefits are tracked and realised, and delivery continues to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives. The role is responsible for ensuring Transformation and Data projects are managed and embedded using best practice project methodologies, robust analysis, and objective decision making.

The postholder will work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation to support successful delivery and long term value creation.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Support the Transformation & Data Director in delivering transformation and data goals and increasing digital adoption across the organisation.
• Lead change‑management activity, ensuring people, processes, and behaviours evolve alongside new tools and systems.
• Work with Internal Communications to develop clear, engaging messages and materials that help colleagues understand and adopt new ways of working.
• Build digital and data confidence across teams through hands‑on support, coaching, guidance, and structured capability‑building activities.

• Maintain a clear organisation‑wide view of digital and data milestones, managing dependencies, resolving conflicts, and escalating risks when required.
• Monitor progress across digital and data roadmaps, tracking adoption, benefit realisation, and key milestones.
• Oversee digital and data investment tracking to ensure spend aligns with expected outcomes and business‑case benefits.
• Support digital and data governance processes, ensuring consistent standards and alignment across programmes and projects.
• Work closely with technical and operational teams to validate requirements, prioritise activity, and manage the transition from delivery into business‑as‑usual.