At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile data projects and manage a skilled team of Data Engineers.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation driving critical data transformation.
- Benefits: 6-month contract with potential extension, hybrid working model, and immediate start.
- Other info: Fast-paced interview process with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a regulated environment while enhancing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering large-scale data projects and managing technical teams.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
We're supporting a leading financial services organisation on a critical data transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Senior Data Project Manager to join the team.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead high-profile data initiatives within a heavily regulated environment, driving governance, compliance, and regulatory-focused projects while managing a team of skilled data professionals.
As the Data Project Manager, you will take ownership of key data programmes, ensuring successful delivery across data governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise data management initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and technology functions, while leading a team of 6 Data Engineers to deliver strategic outcomes.
- Lead the delivery of data-focused projects and programmes within a regulated environment.
- Drive data governance initiatives, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Manage compliance and regulatory workstreams, mitigating risks and ensuring timely delivery.
- Oversee and support a team of 6 Data Engineers, providing leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Engage with business, technology, risk, and compliance stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution.
- Track project milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and reporting to senior leadership.
Proven experience delivering large-scale data projects within Financial Services, Banking, or other regulated industries.
Strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks.
Previous experience managing technical data teams, ideally including Data Engineers.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
6-month FTC with potential for extension.
Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in London.
Fast-moving interview process with immediate start available.
If you're interested, please apply with your latest CV as interviews are taking place ASAP.
Data Project Manager (Contract) in London employer: Sparta Global
Join a leading financial services organisation that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Data Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful data initiatives in a heavily regulated environment while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With immediate interviews and a strong potential for contract extension, this role offers a meaningful chance to contribute to strategic outcomes alongside a talented team of data professionals.
