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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