Project Manager

Project Manager | Hybrid - must be able to commute to south Wales - Contract - 6 months We’re partnered with a market leader in financial services operations and digital transformation. With a strong track record supporting banks, lenders, and investment providers, this organisation delivers large-scale change initiatives that modernise operations, enhance compliance, and drive efficiency across regulated environments. Now operating as part of a global technology group, they combine sector expertise with agile delivery models to provide scalable, customer-centric solutions across financial services. The Role As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end delivery across business-critical initiatives. You’ll work with internal teams, external stakeholders, and third-party providers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Deliver full project lifecycle activities across transformation, technology, or regulatory change projects Manage project scope, planning, forecasting, governance, and risk Engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and IT functions Coordinate cross-functional, remote, and offshore teams Maintain project controls: reporting, RAID management, steering packs, lessons learned Ensure adherence to PMO and regulatory frameworks, while flexing delivery approach to fit project needs What We’re Looking For: Proven experience managing projects in financial services Knowledge of regulatory or operational change, technology transformation, or digital programmes Strong understanding of project governance, budget control, risk, and resource management Excellent communication and stakeholder management across all business levels Delivery certification: PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMI (Agile/Change Management a plus) Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Kanban/Jira tools