Project ManageR/ Data Engagement Manager Rate: £450£490 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance
Location: Mostly Remote (Telford 2 days per month onsite)
Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Engagement Manager / Project Manager to lead the delivery of a highly complex data and technology programme within a large public-sector data environment.
This role will involve managing the end-to-end delivery of a critical data project, working closely with internal delivery teams, government stakeholders, and multiple third-party suppliers across Design, Analysis, Build, and Test phases.
You will be responsible for integrating delivery across multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, risks, budgets, and ensuring successful transition into live service.
Key Responsibilities Lead the execution and delivery of a complex data project using agile delivery methodologies
Own and manage project plans, schedules, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones
Establish and maintain a strong delivery rhythm across multiple delivery teams
Ensure products are delivered to the appropriate quality standards at each delivery stage
Manage and engage senior stakeholders and suppliers to ensure effective collaboration
Own financial management including forecasting, budgets, and change control
Lead, motivate, and support multiple multi-disciplinary teams
Predict and manage resourcing requirements to support delivery outcomes
Produce clear, concise project reporting and communications
Support proposal writing and impact assessments for work packages and statements of work
Manage service transition and handover into live operations
Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering large-scale IT or data programmes
Strong risk, issue, and dependency management capability
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
Commercial and financial management experience
Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary delivery teams
Experience delivering using Agile / iterative methodologies
Hands-on experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence
Experience transitioning large projects into live service
Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities
Active SC Clearance
Desirable (Not Essential) Previous delivery experience within large public-sector programmes
Experience supporting bids or working with sales / proposal teams
Professional Scrum Master or SAFe certification
Understanding of DevOps and modern product/feature team models
Delivery assurance or engagement management background
If this role matches with your background and skills, apply today!
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