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