Project Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Experian Data Office are looking for a Project Manager for a 12 month fixed-term contract.

You will lead the delivery of a portfolio of projects within the Data Management function, ensuring agreement on strategic goals and the realisation of measurable benefits.

These projects are necessary for driving operational efficiency, you will manage costs, enhancing oversight of data use and spend, and support industry transformation. Through structured governance and proactive partner engagement, the role will coordinate delivery, manage risks, and embed sustainable outcomes across the organisation.

This is a Nottingham based hybrid position reporting to the Head of Data Management

Important Responsibilities:-

Programme Leadership:

• Define and maintain the programme structure, ensuring understanding of strategic goals
• Translate team goals into a set of projects and workstreams with clear scope, deliverables and owners
• Provide direction and oversight to workstreams, ensuring consistency in delivery.
• Monitor progress across the programme, resolving issues and escalating risks.

Partner Engagement:

• Manage relationships with partners across the Data Office and also the wider business (legal, compliance, technology)
• Facilitate regular communication to ensure understanding, manage expectations, and secure agreement for programme goals
• Be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insight into programme performance and strategic effects
• Lead workshops, steering groups, and partner forums to guide collaboration.
• Ensure accurate reporting of programme status, risks, and dependencies to senior partners
• Support assurance activities, including internal audits and external reviews.

Benefits Realisation:

• Undertake analysis to support projects and the eventual benefits realisation
• Define and track programme benefits, ensuring they are measurable, realistic, and aligned with team & our goals
• Work with business owners to embed changes and ensure benefits are realised and sustained post-delivery
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess outcomes and identify lessons learned

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a culture of learning and improvement across the Data Office, demonstrating the value of tools such as EmPower or Lean Six Sigma
• Identify improvements to both BAU & programme delivery methods, tools, and templates
• Share best practices and lessons learned across teams to enhance future delivery and to help develop others within the team
• Stay informed of industry trends and practices in programme and change management.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to achieve their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Internal Grade D

• Degree or relevant experience in a similar role such as Business/Data Analysis, Process Consultant, Project Manager
• Programme or project management certification (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP)
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies (e.g. EmPower)

Benefits include:-

• Flexible work environment, working hybrid or in the office if you prefer.
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
• Opt-in options for dental insurance, healthcare cash plan

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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