Onsite Project Manager – Data

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About the role

  • IT Project Manager facilitating delivery of technology solutions for data projects at Specsavers. Leading initiatives and managing project scope, timelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the delivery of technology solutions for a wide-ranging portfolio of exciting local and global projects.
  • Lead the delivery of data projects using agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and technical requirements.
  • Responsible for leading the delivery of data-focused initiatives across Specsavers ANZ, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and the broader data strategy.
  • Manage scope, timelines and quality standards, while driving the effective execution of prioritised backlogs in line with business objectives and technical requirements.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in leading data-centric IT projects through the full project lifecycle—from initiation to transition to support—including planning, stakeholder engagement, backlog prioritisation, and delivery monitoring (At least 5 years is essential)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Test Analysts and Reporting Analysts, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical execution.
  • Experience managing software development and data platform initiatives, including exposure to technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Power BI.
  • Deep knowledge of agile delivery methodologies, with hands-on experience in agile ceremonies, backlog refinement, and sprint planning for data initiatives.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships and translate complex data concepts into business-friendly language.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies & best practice and have worked in agile delivery methods
  • Formal project management qualifications are desirable (e.g., Prince2, Agile), especially where applied to data transformation or analytics initiatives.

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonus scheme
  • Two free pairs of glasses each year
  • On-site free parking
  • Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
  • Health & Wellbeing programs
  • Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

Job title

Project Manager – Data

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Salary

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Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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