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Technical Data Program/Project Manager in London, United Kingdom

NextWave Consulting Ltd

London, United Kingdom

Job Title

Technical Data Project Manager - Data Platform Modernization

Department

Technology / Data Platforms

Location

London, UK

Role Summary

A Technical Data Project Manager to lead delivery of data platform modernization initiatives within a global banking environment. The role focuses on execution across data lake, data fabric, and DevOps-enabled delivery models , working closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of data platform programs
  • Coordinate across data engineering, architecture, DevOps, and governance teams
  • Manage program plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
  • Translate business requirements into technical execution roadmaps
  • Drive alignment across global stakeholders
  • Ensure delivery meets regulatory and governance expectations
  • Enable Agile / DevOps-based execution practices
Required Qualifications
  • Strong experience in project / program management
  • Banking or financial services experience (mandatory)
  • Experience working on data platforms / data lakes / big data programs
  • Strong stakeholder management and execution ownership
  • Ability to challenge technical teams without hands-on coding
Preferred (Good to Have)
  • Cloud exposure (AWS preferred, not mandatory)
  • Awareness of data fabric / data mesh concepts
  • Prior background in data engineering or architecture
  • Exposure to regulated environments
Not Required
  • Hands-on coding
  • Deep specialization in one tool or technology
Why Join
  • High-impact data modernization programs
  • Opportunity to shape execution across global teams
  • Role with strong ownership and visibility

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