Technical IT Project Manager - Cloud & Data

Description:

Technical IT Project Manager – Cloud & Data Integration - Excellent pension, bonus & car allowance - hybrid working x2 days onsite p/wk

Are you an experienced Technical IT Project Manager with a strong background delivering Cloud, Data and Systems Integration projects?

We’re looking for a delivery-focused project professional to take ownership of complex technology projects, working across internal teams, business stakeholders and external technology partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong project management and stakeholder skills with a good technical understanding of cloud (Azure), data platforms (DataBricks / Ms Fabric) and integration technologies.

The Role

As Technical Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from initial planning and requirements through to delivery and transition into business-as-usual.

You’ll be responsible for:

* Managing end-to-end delivery of Cloud, Data and Integration projects.

* Leading projects involving multiple systems, platforms and data sources.

* Coordinating internal technology teams, business stakeholders and third-party vendors/system integrators.

* Managing supplier relationships, deliverables, performance and contractual obligations.

* Translating business requirements into clear technical delivery plans.

* Managing project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, issues and dependencies.

* Leading Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies, including sprint planning and backlog management.

* Working across data integration, APIs, ETL/ELT, data pipelines and cloud platforms.

* Supporting projects involving modern data platforms, analytics and reporting environments.

* Ensuring technical solutions deliver against business objectives and agreed project outcomes.

* Managing stakeholder expectations and providing clear project reporting to senior leadership.

* Supporting change management, business adoption and transition into operational teams.

* Driving continuous improvement across project delivery and technology implementation.

About You

We’re looking for a strong Technical Project Manager / IT Project Manager / IT Delivery Manager who has experience delivering technology projects within complex enterprise environments.

You should have:

* 5–10+ years' experience in IT project or technical delivery management.

* Proven experience delivering data, systems integration and/or cloud projects.

* Strong experience managing external vendors, suppliers and system integrators.

* Excellent stakeholder management skills across business, IT and third-party organisations.

* Experience working within multi-vendor and cross-functional environments.

* Strong understanding of data integration concepts including APIs, ETL/ELT, data pipelines and system-to-system integration.

* Good knowledge of modern cloud and data technologies such as Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory and Power BI.

* Experience working with Agile, Scrum or hybrid delivery methodologies.

* Strong risk, issue, dependency and change management experience.

* Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Technical Environment

You don't need to be a hands-on engineer, but you'll need enough technical understanding to confidently manage projects involving:

Cloud: Azure
Data Platforms: Databricks, Microsoft Fabric
Integration: APIs, Data Factory, ETL/ELT, Data Pipelines
Analytics: Power BI, Data Warehousing
Delivery: Agile, Scrum, DevOps / CI/CD

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Project Manager who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, data and business transformation.

You'll have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects, work with senior stakeholders and external technology partners, and play a key role in delivering modern cloud and data integration solutions across the organisation.

If you're a technically credible IT Project Manager who can take complex data and integration initiatives from concept through to successful delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration