Data Project Manager SC Cleared

Position: 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 insideIR
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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 Dev Ops and product-led delivery

Please apply for immediate interview!

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