Job Title:Data Access Framework Project Manager
Location:Birmingham - 3 days per week in the office
Salary/Rate: £482 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 05/10/2026
Job Type: Contract - 6/12 months
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Project Manager with experience of delivering Data Access Framework projects to join their team for a six-month contract.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
- Own and manage the end-to-end project plan, milestones, dependencies, and delivery schedule (including SIT/UAT and release readiness).
- Drive day-to-day execution: backlog/plan alignment, delivery cadence, and cross-team coordination.
- Establish and run governance: project reporting, steering updates, and clear tracking of progress, risks, issues, decisions, and actions (RAID).
- Manage scope, change control, and delivery risks to protect timelines and outcomes.
- Coordinate key delivery events (planning, workshops, sprint ceremonies as applicable) and ensure stakeholders are aligned on outcomes and timelines.
- Track delivery status and produce concise updates on progress, risks/issues, and next steps; drive actions to closure.
- Ensure delivery artefacts and documentation are maintained to agreed standards and auditability expectations.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Proven delivery experience as a Project Manager in data change initiatives within banking/financial services.
- Strong stakeholder management across business and technology teams, including senior stakeholders.
- Strong planning, dependency management, and RAID management discipline.
- Comfortable working in Agile and/or hybrid delivery environments; able to coordinate across multiple teams/markets.
Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally.
Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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Data Access Framework Project Manager in Birmingham employer: Square One Resources
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and collaboration, where your role as an Organisational Transformation Lead will be pivotal in driving meaningful change. With a focus on employee growth and a culture that encourages continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategic partnerships and enhance operational effectiveness. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact on business outcomes.
