Project Data Manager at Aviva, Norwich, to 12/26, £Contract Rate

Role Title - Data Project Manager

Inside IR35

Contract Length - until December 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Data Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of our Post‑Acquisition Data Integration Programme. In this role, you will oversee the end‑to‑end execution of market‑ and function‑led data initiatives, ensuring business needs are translated into actionable delivery plans and executed efficiently. You will establish and manage a centralised ‘single front door’ for all data delivery requests, maintain an integrated delivery roadmap, and provide day‑to‑day leadership across Business Analysis, Architecture, and Data Governance workstreams. This position requires both strategic thinking and strong operational discipline to ensure alignment, quality, and effective stakeholder engagement. The role reports to the Head of River Data Enablement.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Delivery Planning

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, integrated delivery plan for all data integration and data delivery workstreams.
• Ensure alignment with programme milestones, strategic objectives, and cross‑programme dependencies.

Demand Management (‘Single Front Door’)

• Operate and continuously improve the end‑to‑end intake and prioritisation process for new data delivery requests.
• Translate business demands into actionable work packages and support informed prioritisation.

Resource Management & Allocation

• Allocate and coordinate resources across Business Analysts, Architects, and Data Governance Specialists.
• Forecast future resource needs and identify gaps to ensure efficient and timely delivery.

Day‑to‑Day Delivery Oversight

• Oversee execution of data integration, analysis, modelling, and governance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with ACF standards, programme governance, and quality gates.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for data delivery progress, priorities, risks, and dependencies.
• Provide clear, consistent updates to stakeholders and programme leadership.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

• Identify, track, and manage delivery risks and issues.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans and drive effective resolution.

Process Optimisation

• Continuously refine delivery and demand‑management processes to enhance predictability and stakeholder satisfaction.

Cross‑Workstream Coordination

• Oversee and align data‑related activities across the wider River workstreams to ensure dependencies are visible, understood, and managed.

Skills & Experience Essential

• Extensive experience delivering data‑focused projects, including data integration, ingestion, data modelling, and data governance.
• Proven experience establishing and managing structured demand‑management or intake processes.
• Demonstrable experience leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary data teams.
• Strong understanding of data integration concepts, governance frameworks, and data quality management.
• Exceptional planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project.
• Experience producing high‑quality leadership reporting and Steering Committee materials.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in insurance or financial services.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑scale data transformation programmes.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in a major post‑acquisition integration initiative.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborative, supportive environment with strong emphasis on delivery excellence.
• Hybrid working and competitive benefits.

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we’d still encourage you to apply.

We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job‑share options.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, the business and you. Most of our people smart‑work, spending at least 50% of their time in an Aviva office each week.

We’d love you to apply online. If you need a different way to apply, or have questions, please contact me at Katyayani.pathak@aviva.com