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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager - Data & Analytics (18mth FTC) - **Company:** Caraffi Limited - **Location:** Slough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Migration, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Snowflake, Data Analytics, Data Management, BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Databricks - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2902035207-project-manager-data--analytics-18mth-ftc ## About the Role * 5+ years' experience delivering complex technology projects to defined scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards * Deep Data & Analytics expertise, including data platforms, data migration, modelling, governance, master data, or analytics products * Experience with cloud technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI * Strong understanding of data architecture fundamentals and how delivery interacts with data engineering, BI, and governance * Experience maturing D&A operating models, including product teams and federated data ownership * Retail data domain experience (product, customer, inventory, pricing, forecasting, merchandising hierarchies) * Hybrid delivery experience, blending Agile data product delivery within Waterfall-oriented programmes * Strong governance and delivery discipline, including sprint planning, backlog management, and acceptance criteria * Ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently * Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills * Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies * Ability to translate complex technical detail for non-technical audiences Desirable Experience * Large-scale business transformation or change programmes * Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, APM, Scrum Master, SAFe) * Vendor/partner management in complex, matrixed environments ## Description Caraffi is recruiting on behalf of our client, a global retail organisation, for an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a major Data & Analytics transformation initiative. This flagship programme will modernise data platforms, enhance analytics capabilities, and enable smarter, faster decision-making across the business. This role requires a delivery leader with strong strategic oversight and hands-on execution capability - someone who can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, enforce robust governance, and align cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that directly support long-term commercial and operational objectives. What You'll Do * Lead end-to-end delivery of a high-profile Data & Analytics transformation project, covering data products, platform enhancements, integrations, and analytics capabilities * Define and own delivery scope, timelines, milestones, resource plans, and critical dependencies * Manage a multi-million-pound budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and variance management * Establish strong governance frameworks aligned to enterprise standards across architecture, engineering, cyber, service, and GRC * Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with clear scope, deliverables, and resource requirements * Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies to minimise delivery impact * Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and performance * Review and assure project deliverables to meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations * Track progress using approved tooling and provide concise updates to senior stakeholders * Build strong relationships across business, technology, and supplier teams * Coach and develop team members to support capability growth * Define KPIs and success metrics to measure delivery impact and benefits realisation * Manage external vendors, ensuring contractual alignment and quality delivery * Influence senior stakeholders with insight-driven updates, risks, and recommendations ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/341-coffee-with-developers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)