Project Manager – Data / AI Programme

<h1 data-section-id="13wmq1k" data-start="308" data-end="349">Project Manager – Data / AI Programme</h1> <p data-start="350" data-end="415">Contract | Inside IR35 | £550–£650 per day | Government Programme</p> <p data-start="417" data-end="615">We are supporting a major UK Government programme delivering a series of data and AI-enabled capabilities designed to improve investigative and analytical outcomes across large and complex datasets.</p> <p data-start="617" data-end="823">This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced <strong data-start="668" data-end="687">Project Manager</strong> to lead delivery across a number of workstreams focused on the use of data analytics, AI tools and advanced investigative technologies.</p> <p data-start="825" data-end="1071">You will be working at the intersection of <strong data-start="868" data-end="910">technology, data and operational teams</strong>, helping deliver solutions that support the analysis of large unstructured datasets and enable better decision-making across complex investigative environments.</p> <p data-start="1073" data-end="1347">The programme is currently exploring a range of technologies including <strong data-start="1144" data-end="1225">AI-assisted analytics, data processing tools and advanced search capabilities</strong>, and the successful candidate will play a key role in managing delivery within a highly regulated government environment.</p> <hr data-start="1349" data-end="1352" /> <h2 data-section-id="r8dte7" data-start="1354" data-end="1373">Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li data-start="1375" data-end="1463">Lead delivery of complex data and analytics projects within a large government programme</li> <li data-start="1465" data-end="1591">Manage the implementation of tools designed to analyse large volumes of unstructured data such as documents and email datasets</li> <li data-start="1593" data-end="1715">Work closely with business teams, analysts and technology specialists to define delivery plans and manage project outcomes</li> <li data-start="1717" data-end="1807">Coordinate cross-functional teams across technology, operations, governance and compliance</li> <li data-start="1809" data-end="1908">Ensure projects are delivered in line with government delivery frameworks and security requirements</li> <li data-start="1910" data-end="2013">Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder engagement across multiple delivery teams</li> <li data-start="2015" data-end="2106">Support the development and rollout of AI-enabled investigative and analytical capabilities</li> <li data-start="2108" data-end="2217">Drive delivery across environments where governance, data security and compliance considerations are critical</li> </ul> <hr data-start="2219" data-end="2222" /> <h2 data-section-id="1rd3vxh" data-start="2224" data-end="2250">Key Experience Required</h2> <ul> <li data-start="2252" data-end="2321">Proven experience delivering data, analytics or AI-related programmes</li> <li data-start="2323" data-end="2400">Strong background managing complex technology or data transformation projects</li> <li data-start="2402" data-end="2490">Experience working with large data environments, ideally including unstructured datasets</li> <li data-start="2492" data-end="2593">Experience delivering projects involving analytical tools, AI platforms or investigative technologies</li> <li data-start="2595" data-end="2686">Strong stakeholder management experience across technical, operational and governance teams</li> <li data-start="2688" data-end="2819">Experience working in highly regulated environments such as government, law enforcement, financial services or regulated industries</li> <li data-start="2821" data-end="2905">Understanding of delivery challenges around data governance, security and compliance</li> </ul> <hr data-start="2907" data-end="2910" /> <h2 data-section-id="sfpo0o" data-start="2912" data-end="2935">Desirable Experience</h2> <ul> <li data-start="2937" data-end="3019">Experience delivering projects within UK Government or public sector organisations</li> <li data-start="3021" data-end="3109">Exposure to AI tools, machine learning platforms or advanced data analytics environments</li> <li data-start="3111" data-end="3197">Experience working with investigative, compliance or financial crime data environments</li> <li data-start="3199" data-end="3277">Knowledge of agile delivery approaches within government technology programmes</li> </ul> <hr data-start="3279" data-end="3282" /> <h2 data-section-id="xu7ph1" data-start="3284" data-end="3303">Contract Details</h2> <p data-start="3305" data-end="3482">Contract role<br data-start="3318" data-end="3321" /> Inside IR35<br data-start="3332" data-end="3335" /> £550–£650 per day (depending on experience)<br data-start="3378" data-end="3381" /> Initial contract until mid-2026 with extension potential<br data-start="3437" data-end="3440" /> Hybrid working (UK Government environment)</p> <hr data-start="3484" data-end="3487" /> <h2 data-section-id="1czppjh" data-start="3489" data-end="3520">Why This Role Is Interesting</h2> <p data-start="3522" data-end="3943">This programme is exploring how AI and advanced analytics can be used to support complex investigations and large-scale data analysis within government. The work will involve tackling real-world problems involving large datasets, operational workflows and emerging technology, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering projects at the intersection of <strong data-start="3899" data-end="3942">data, technology and operational impact</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Lead delivery of complex data and analytics projects within a large government programme</li> <li>Manage the implementation of tools designed to analyse large volumes of unstructured data such as documents and email datasets</li> <li>Work closely with business teams, analysts and technology specialists to define delivery plans and manage project outcomes</li> <li>Coordinate cross-functional teams across technology, operations, governance and compliance</li> <li>Ensure projects are delivered in line with government delivery frameworks and security requirements</li> <li>Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder engagement across multiple delivery teams</li> <li>Support the development and rollout of AI-enabled investigative and analytical capabilities</li> <li>Drive delivery across environments where governance, data security and compliance considerations are critical</li> </ul> <p>Key Experience Required</p> <ul> <li>Proven experience delivering data, analytics or AI-related programmes</li> <li>Strong background managing complex technology or data transformation projects</li> <li>Experience working with large data environments, ideally including unstructured datasets</li> <li>Experience delivering projects involving analytical tools, AI platforms or investigative technologies</li> <li>Strong stakeholder management experience across technical, operational and governance teams</li> <li>Experience working in highly regulated environments such as government, law enforcement, financial services or regulated industries</li> <li>Understanding of delivery challenges around data governance, security and compliance</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Desirable Experience</p> <ul> <li>Experience delivering projects within UK Government or public sector organisations</li> <li>Exposure to AI tools, machine learning platforms or advanced data analytics environments</li> <li>Experience working with investigative, compliance or financial crime data environments</li> <li>Knowledge of agile delivery approaches within government technology programmes</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Contract Details</p> <p>Contract role</p> <p>Inside IR35</p> <p>£550-£650 per day (depending on experience)</p> <p>Initial contract until mid-2026 with extension potential</p> <p>Hybrid working (UK Government environment)</p> <p> </p> <p>Why This Role Is Interesting</p> <p>This programme is exploring how AI and advanced analytics can be used to support complex investigations and large-scale data analysis within government. The work will involve tackling real-world problems involving large datasets, operational workflows and emerging technology, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering projects at the intersection of <strong>data, technology and operational impact</strong>.</p> <p>, </p>

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