Data Project Manager

Data Project Manager - £600-£650 per day - Inside IR35 - Primarily Remote - 6 month initial contract on an 18 month programme. My client, a major renewable energy company, specialising in wind power, solar power, and battery storage technology. is looking for a Project Manager with experience in data capability, standards, processes and tooling. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale data projects, with a focus on driving transformational change within the organizations data landscape. Key Responsibilities: Manage and drive the delivery of data capability, standards, processes, and tooling to the business. Lead a discovery exercise to capture information about the current data landscape and future requirements. Deliver a future state design and roadmap, executing plans to achieve the new target state. Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure adherence to project delivery methodology, including standards and governance. Build and lead a collaborative project delivery team, engaging technical, business resources, and third parties. Manage engagements with vendors and stakeholders to ensure effective solution design and implementation. Provide consistent project updates to various audiences, reporting on progress, risks, and issues. Ensure project artefacts are complete, up-to-date, and correctly stored. Track and report on project budget, costs, schedule, risks, and issues. Manage transition to production and acceptance into service as part of project delivery. Knowledge and Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience managing large-scale data projects. Experience delivering Data Warehouse solutions on Azure cloud-based platforms (e.g., Snowflake). Experience implementing data standards and governance in a greenfield environment. Proven track record managing full project lifecycle from mobilization to acceptance into service. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with diverse stakeholder groups. Familiarity with formal project management governance. Functional / Technical Skills: Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering results and meeting deadlines. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and needs. Formal project management qualification is an advantage