The role:
We are looking for a mid-level Project Manager who has experience in leading projects in the data or technology industry. Working closely with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Business Analysts, and Account Leads, you’ll ensure our projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget, all whilst making a tangible impact for our clients.
Key responsibilities
- End‑to‑end project management – Leading and delivering data‑related projects from initiation to completion.
- Keeping projects on track – Managing timelines, budgets, and ensuring all deliverables are met.
- Defining clear roles & deliverables – Setting expectations for teams and ensuring projects are adequately resourced.
- Financial management – Overseeing project budgets and ensuring commercial success.
- Client communication – Providing regular updates, managing milestones, and proactively addressing challenges.
- Stakeholder reporting – Keeping internal teams informed on progress, risks, and successes.
What we’re looking for
At mid‑level, we expect you to have ‘learnt the ropes’ of your craft, and you are confident in being an autonomous Project Manager.
The key skills and experience we are looking for include:
- Experience in managing data or technology projects.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and keep projects running efficiently.
- Strong stakeholder management skills – influencing and engaging clients and teams.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Qualifications or certifications in Project Management related disciplines helpful.
- Familiarity with Business Analysis and Requirements Management is beneficial.
Blended Working
We operate a blended working model, with colleagues spending at least two days per week in the office, aligned to project team requirements. Occasional travel to client sites may also be required.
Benefits that put you first
- Health & Wellbeing – Enjoy Private Healthcare from day one for you and your household, including dental cover, physiotherapy, mental health support, and access to a range of wellbeing services to keep you feeling your best.
- Discretionary Bonus – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed. When we do well, you’ll do well.
- Generous Pension – We invest in your future with a 10% employer contribution, plus flexible options so you can adjust to your investment preferences.
- Giving Back – Support causes you care about with our Payroll Giving Scheme and Matched Charitable Giving program.
- Bike to Work Scheme – Save money, stay active, and enjoy tax savings on a new bike.
- Family‑Friendly Policies – We support all paths to parenthood with:
- Enhanced Maternity Pay – 16 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay.
- Enhanced Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay.
- Adoption, Surrogacy & Shared Parental Leave.
- Fertility Treatment Support – Because your family matters.
- Time to Recharge – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (and your allowance grows the longer you’re with us!).
- Learning & Development – We invest in you with:
- Personalised development plans tailored to your goals.
- Full support for certifications.
- Access to The Oakland Academy for a suite of learning materials.
- An annual Personal Learning Budget to upskill in ways that matter to you.
- Refer & Earn – Know someone great? If they join us, you’ll get a referral bonus as a thank you.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Oakland
At Oakland, we believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes for our people, our clients, and our business. Our commitment to DEIB isn’t just about policies; it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to thrive.
We are building a truly inclusive Oakland where you can be yourself, no matter your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes you, you.
Fair & Inclusive Hiring – Every interviewer completes recruitment and unconscious bias training, and our hiring process is skills‑based and structured to ensure fairness and consistency for all candidates.Support Throughout the Interview Process – If you require any reasonable accommodations to make your interview experience more accessible, our Talent team is here to help. Just let us know.
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