Project Manager (ESN) - #2181363

Project Manager (ESN) Contract - Paying up to £465 Per Day, Inside IR35, 6 Month Initial Contract, Based in Bristol or London, Hybrid Working (3 Days on site per week), To Start ASAP


Your new role

We're looking for an experienced Digital & Data Project Manager to join a high-profile transformation programme, helping modernise how critical data is managed, stored, retained, archived and reported.

You'll take ownership of key data-focused outcomes and act as the central point of coordination across multiple business and technical workstreams. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex programmes, managing senior stakeholders and driving delivery across large-scale digital transformation.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the delivery of key digital and data outcomes across multiple workstreams
• Translate strategic objectives into clear delivery plans, milestones and priorities
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, decisions and change throughout delivery
• Coordinate business, technical and third-party teams to maintain pace and alignment
• Lead governance meetings, workshops and go/no-go and launch readiness activity
• Provide clear progress reporting, including through Jira, highlighting actions and escalations
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and delivery teams
• Ensure delivery follows appropriate programme governance, assurance and project management standards
• Maintain focus on business outcomes, benefits and successful implementation

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong Project/Programme Management experience within complex digital transformation
• Experience delivering digital, data storage, data management, retention or archiving projects would be particularly relevant
• Excellent RAID management, governance and delivery planning skills
• Strong senior stakeholder and third-party relationship management
• Confident working across both business and technical teams
• Experience with Jira and programme/project reporting
• Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills
• Previous ESN experience would be a strong advantage

What you need to do now


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