Data Project Manager at Practicus, England, £550 per day

Data Project Manager – Digital Transformation Programme

Location: Primarily remote, occasional visits to office in Dorset

Contract: 12-month initial term (strong likelihood of extension)

Rate: c.£550 per day Outside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead the delivery of a Data Foundations Project, a core component of our client's ambitious Digital Transformation Programme (DTP). This programme aims to deliver a fully integrated approach to managing core business processes, incorporating a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and modernising several systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing the core data infrastructure, enabling analytics capabilities, and ensuring scalable, robust, and high-quality data flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain agile project plans, including all project documentation, clarity on roles and responsibilities, communication, cost, timing, tasks, and resourcing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and develop actionable plans.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, and risk management plans.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to the Strategic Data Transformation Lead and key stakeholders.
• Maintain effective backlogs, user stories, and KPI performance reporting within Azure DevOps.
• Understand dependencies across co-dependent projects and maintain effective collaboration across the organisation.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in enterprise-scale data projects or transformations.
• Proven experience managing projects across multiple methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience in large-scale transformation programmes, including backlog management, demand management, and structured delivery practices.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality data infrastructure and analytics capabilities.
• Completer-finisher mindset, transparent, highly motivated, and able to energise teams.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent project management tools.