Data Project Manager

Hybrid - Central Manchester (2 days per week on site)
Up to £58,000 + 10% bonus
Permanent

We're supporting a technology‑driven organisation undergoing significant investment in modern data platforms and engineering capability. They are looking for a Data‑focused Project Manager to drive delivery across key data engineering, data platform and pipeline initiatives.

If you enjoy blending Agile delivery, project management and hands‑on BA style work, and you're confident working closely with technical data teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact.

The Role

As the Data Project Manager, you will manage the end‑to‑end delivery of data engineering and data platform workstreams. Working alongside Data Engineers, Analysts, Product Owners and Architects, you will keep delivery flowing, unblock teams, and ensure that data‑driven projects are executed efficiently and transparently.

This is not a traditional PM role you will be involved in requirements, triage, data‑related BA work, prioritisation and backlog management, as well as structured project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of data engineering, ETL, pipeline and platform projects.
• Work closely with technical teams across data engineering, BI, analytics and architecture.
• Apply Agile and Kanban practices to manage workflow and prioritisation.
• Own day‑to‑day delivery activity: triage, backlog refinement, prioritisation and sprint flow.
• Use Jira, Confluence and JQL to manage tasks, reporting and governance.
• Produce clear and consistent reporting on progress, blockers, risks and milestones.
• Support requirements gathering, analysis and documentation for data‑heavy initiatives.
• Maintain delivery governance across your workstreams, ensuring alignment with wider roadmaps.
• Build strong working relationships with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Experience delivering data‑focused projects (data engineering, pipelines, data platforms, ETL, integrations, warehousing, or BI).
• Strong understanding of data concepts (pipelines, data quality, data lineage, schemas, SQL awareness).
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence and JQL.
• Strong experience with Agile & Kanban environments.
• Hybrid skillset covering PM, Agile delivery and BA‑style responsibilities.
• Ability to triage incoming work, manage priorities and support day‑to‑day delivery flow.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Exposure to analytics, BI tools or data governance practices.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, evolving data or engineering-led teams.

Why Apply?

• Work at the heart of a modernising data and engineering function.
• A role with ownership, visibility and the ability to shape delivery practices.
• Engage directly with technical teams on impactful data initiatives.
• Competitive package: up to £58,000 + 10% bonus.
• Hybrid, flexible environment with real opportunities to grow.