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 conceptsPrior 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