Project Manager

Project Manager | Newport / Hybrid | Outside IR35 We’re working with a leading provider of technology-enabled services and operational transformation within the financial services sector. With decades of industry expertise, the business supports large-scale change programmes across lending, savings, and investments helping clients modernise operations, streamline processes, and drive digital innovation. Now part of a global technology group, the organisation combines deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge delivery capability, enabling agile, compliant, and customer-focused solutions at scale. The Role Lead the successful delivery of internal and external projects through the full lifecycle Manage planning, budgeting, governance, and stakeholder engagement across multiple departments Coordinate virtual and co-located teams, third parties, and offshore teams Own project reporting, steering meetings, RAID logs, and post-project reviews Ensure compliance with QMF and PMO standards while adapting delivery to best-fit methodology What You'll Need Proven track record of end-to-end project delivery in financial services or regulated environments PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMI certification (Scrum/Agile/Change Management qualifications a plus) Strong understanding of project governance, planning, cost control, and risk management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with external clients Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Kanban boards Nice to Have Knowledge of the lending, mortgage, or investment sectors Experience working in BPO or shared services environments Familiarity with portfolio/programme-level dependencies and resource management