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Engineering Delivery Lead and Data Project Manager

City of London Temporary £500 - £550 per day View Job Description
We are seeking an Engineering Delivery Lead & Data Project Manager to lead the analytic team in the Financial Services industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data project management and leadership skills to deliver technical projects.
  • Opportunity to work within Financial Services
  • Rolling Contract - 6 months

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established financial institution based in England. Being a mid-sized organisation, they take pride in delivering personalised banking solutions to their customers. With a focus on innovation, they are committed to leveraging technology to enhance their services.

Job Description

The successful Engineering Delivery Lead and Data Project Manager, will be responsible for:

Software Engineering Delivery Lead:



  • Lead and manage software development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.


  • Coordinate with development teams to ensure effective implementation of software engineering best practices, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.


  • Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.


  • Ensure technical risks are identified early and mitigated through proactive planning and sulutioning.


  • Foster a collaborative environment where teams can innovate, troubleshoot, and continuously improve.



Data Project Management:



  • Manage data-focused projects, overseeing the complete project lifecycle from inception through to successful delivery.


  • Ensure a comprehensive impact assessment and feasibility analysis are conducted before the project begins.


  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules for data-related initiatives.


  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business SMEs, analysts, and engineers, to ensure the seamless integration of software solutions with data requirements.


  • Define clear project goals, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business objectives.


  • Effectively manage the dependencies between the inter-linked projects/programmes ensuring that they each deliver the agreed outputs, whilst contributing towards the delivery of the overall programme outcome (All phases)


  • Control scope changes to ensure that any adjustments are formally agreed upon with the business and the PMO, with all impacts documented and managed.


  • Coordinate with stakeholders, including business leaders and clients, to manage expectations and ensure project alignment with organisational priorities.


  • Track, monitor, and report on project progress, budget, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.


  • Ensure a smooth transition of projects into the production environment.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Engineering Delivery Lead and Data Project Manager, will have:Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
  • While programming experience is a requirement for this role, further knowledge of DevOps practices and associated technologies (e.g. microservices, Google Cloud, Terraform) would also be an advantage.
  • Our teams consist of front-end and back-end engineers, UX designers, testers, and DevOps engineers. An understanding of the guiding practices and principles in any or all of these areas would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of SQL for data manipulation and reporting. Also, data warehousing concepts and tools such as Big Query.
  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Power BI and Tableau)
  • Proven experience in both software engineering and project management is key, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and best practices.
  • Solid experience in managing and delivering complex data projects with a focus on data analytics, MIS reporting, governance, and integration.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical and project management challenges.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical teams and business stakeholders, and convey information in a clear, easily digestible manner.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint) and familiarity with data management platforms and technologies.

Desirable:

  • Candidates with exposure to the banking sector will be preferred.
  • PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) and data engineering tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field.
  • Knowledge of data governance frameworks and data privacy regulations.

What's on Offer

The successful Engineering Delivery Lead and Data Project Manager, will have on offer. Working in the City of London

  • A competitive salary in the range of £500 to £550 per day OUTSIDE IR35
  • A temporary role with potential for extension - 6 months rolling
  • An inclusive and collaborative company culture.
  • HYBRID - 3 day's on site, 2 days remote



Contact
Ross Paterson
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6675502
Phone number
07815 016 451

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Consultant/Project Manager
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Ross Paterson
Consultant phone
07815 016 451
Job reference
JN-022025-6675502