Data Project Manager - Data Governance & Cataloging

Data Project Manager - Data Governance & Cataloging

📍 Location: UK-based (with travel to Stockholm 2-3 days/month)
💰 Rate: £600/day (Outside IR35)
✈️ Travel & Accommodation: Expenses fully covered for Stockholm visits
🕒 Engagement: Full-time contract
💼 Start Date: ASAP

We're hiring a Senior Data Project Manager to lead a strategic data governance and cataloging initiative within a complex enterprise environment. This role combines technical depth with strong stakeholder leadership, ideal for someone who can drive clarity and structure across divisional boundaries.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

* Lead the implementation and integration of Microsoft Purview across Azure Data Factory and Databricks Unity Catalog
* Define and promote data products within business domains
* Educate data owners and business users on cataloging and governance best practices
* Navigate domains with unclear data ownership, escalating where needed
* Enforce governance standards under pressure while maintaining business alignment
* Collaborate across divisional teams with strong stakeholder management

🧠 Experience Required

* 10+ years in data governance, metadata management, and cataloging
* Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Purview, Azure, and Databricks
* Familiarity with tools like Collibra, Elation, or similar is a plus
* Background in data engineering, architecture, or technical project management
* Fluent in English; Finnish or Swedish is a major advantage

✨ Why This Role?

* Strategic influence on enterprise-wide data governance
* Full-time UK-based role with 2-3 days/month travel to Stockholm (expenses covered)
* Competitive rate: £600/day (Outside IR35)
* Work with a forward-thinking team on a mission-critical data initiative