Technical Data Program/Project Manager

Nextwave • Data & Analytics • Financial Services • 1 day ago

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≈ $46k – $114k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (London)

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.

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Nextwave

NextWave helps financial services firms accelerate their businesses through industry expert consulting, data analytics and automation.

nxwave.com • Mumbai • London • Data & Analytics • Professional Services • Financial Services • 51-200 employees

Tech stack of Nextwave

Backed by YFM Equity Partners

Job Title

Technical Data Project Manager - Data Platform Modernization

Department

Technology / Data Platforms

Location

London, UK

Role Summary

A Technical Data Project Manager to lead delivery of data platform modernization initiatives within a global banking environment. The role focuses on execution across data lake, data fabric, and DevOps-enabled delivery models, working closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of data platform programs
Coordinate across data engineering, architecture, DevOps, and governance teams
Manage program plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
Translate business requirements into technical execution roadmaps
Drive alignment across global stakeholders
Ensure delivery meets regulatory and governance expectations
Enable Agile / DevOps-based execution practices

Required Qualifications

Strong experience in project / program management
Banking or financial services experience (mandatory)
Experience working on data platforms / data lakes / big data programs
Strong stakeholder management and execution ownership
Ability to challenge technical teams without hands-on coding

Preferred (Good to Have)

Cloud exposure (AWS preferred, not mandatory)
Awareness of data fabric / data mesh concepts
Prior background in data engineering or architecture
Exposure to regulated environments

Not Required

Hands-on coding
Deep specialization in one tool or technology

Why Join

High-impact data modernization programs
Opportunity to shape execution across global teams
Role with strong ownership and visibility

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