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Posted 09 August, 2026

Senior Project Manager Data Management/Banking Domain

Thrive IT Systems Ltd
Milton Keynes, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Role: Senior Project Manager Data (Banking Domain)

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Location: Milton Keynes, UK - Hybrid

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Work Mode: Permanent

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Role Summary

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We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering Data transformation and migration projects within the Banking/Financial Services domain. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing end-to-end project delivery involving data analysis, data migration, data governance, data quality, and regulatory initiatives while coordinating cross-functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale Data projects within Banking.
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  • Manage Data Migration, Data Integration, Data Warehousing, and Data Modernization initiatives.
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  • Work closely with Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Architects, Engineering, QA, and Business Stakeholders.
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  • Define project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and resource plans.
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  • Ensure high-quality delivery using Agile/Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.
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  • Drive stakeholder management, governance meetings, RAID logs, and executive reporting.
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  • Coordinate UAT, production deployments, and post-implementation support.
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  • Ensure compliance with Banking regulations, security, and data governance standards.
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Required Skills

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  • 10+ years of Project Management experience.
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  • Strong Banking or Financial Services domain experience.
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  • Proven experience delivering Data-related projects.
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Hands-on exposure to:

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  • Data Migration
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  • Data Mapping
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  • Data Modelling
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  • Data Analysis
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  • Data Quality
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  • ETL processes
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  • Data Warehousing
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  • Master Data Management (MDM)
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  • Knowledge of SQL and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is desirable.
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  • Experience working with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
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  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and Azure DevOps.
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Preferred Banking Experience

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  • Core Banking Transformation
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  • Payments
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  • Lending
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  • Customer Data Platforms
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  • Regulatory Reporting
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  • Risk & Compliance
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  • AML/KYC
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  • Preferred Certifications
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  • PMP/PRINCE2
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  • Scrum Master/Agile Certification
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Mandatory Skills:

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  • Project Management
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  • Banking Domain
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  • Data Migration
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  • Data Analysis
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  • Data Mapping
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  • Data Modelling
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  • Data Governance
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  • Stakeholder Management
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  • Agile/Scrum
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