Project Operations & Data Analyst

Job title: Project Operations & Data Analyst (Contract) Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £400pd Inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months Initially The Missio nTen10 is seeking a high-performing Project Operations & Data Analyst to join a flagship project for one of our most prestigious clients. This role is not just about reporting; it is about establishing the technical and operational gold standard for a high-visibility engagement .You will act as the technical backbone of the project team, ensuring that executive decision-making is fuelled by real-time, automated, and impeccably accurate data . The Role: Engineering Operational Excellen ceIn this contract position, you will bridge the gap between complex project data and strategic leadership. Your objective is to move the project away from manual oversight and toward a sophisticated, automated "Single Source of Truth . " Key Responsibiliti • es:Automation & Systems Engineering: Act as the SME for internal reporting. You will architect bespoke VBA macros and Excel-based tools to eliminate manual data entry, ensuring the reporting lifecycle is seamless and error-fr • ee.Business Intelligence & Data Storytelling: Design and maintain executive-level Power BI dashboards. You must be able to translate complex project health metrics into high-impact visual narratives for non-technical senior stakeholde • rs.Rigorous Project Governance: Own the integrity of the project’s technical artifacts. You will manage the digital architecture of charters, risk logs, and schedules within Jira and MS Project, ensuring absolute data alignme • nt.Strategic Process Optimization: Conduct deep-dive quantitative analysis of "AS-IS" system flows. You will be expected to build robust, data-backed business cases to justify "TO-BE" process enhancemen • ts.Operational Leadership: Facilitate the project’s rhythm—including daily stand-ups and weekly syncs—while maintaining strict oversight of budget spend and deliverable quality contr ol. The Candidate Pro fileTo succeed in this prestigious environment, you must demonstrate a blend of technical mastery and consultant-level communicat • ion.Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in Excel/VBA (automation focus) and Power BI (visualization focus) is non-negotia • ble.Tooling Expertise: Deep experience navigating and structuring data within Jira and MS Proj • ect.Governance Background: A strong understanding of project management frameworks and the ability to maintain audit-ready documentat • ion.Professional Presence: Experience working with senior leadership and the ability to influence stakeholders through data-driven insig • hts.Efficiency Mindset: A natural inclination to identify bottlenecks and a "builder" mentality to fix t hem.