Project Manager - 14 month FTC - Change

• Leading Successful Project Delivery
  • Managing technology and business change projects through the full lifecycle using Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches
  • Defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, plans, schedules, budgets and timelines to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Coordinating project teams and resources, maintaining momentum and driving delivery against agreed milestones
  • Providing clear project leadership and ensuring project governance standards are consistently applied.
• Driving Governance and Delivering Value
  • Identify and managing risks, issues, budgets, dependencies and change to protect project outcomes
  • Supporting the development of business cases and ensuring projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and expected benefits.
  • Monitoring project performance and providing accurate reporting to sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring robust decision-making and effective control throughout the project lifecycle.

• Building Strong Stakeholder Relationships
           Developing trusted relationships with stakeholders across the firm and external suppliers.
  • Facilitating collaboration, engagement and effective communication at all levels.
  • Managing expectations and supporting informed decision-making throughout project delivery.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and best practice.

• Supporting Implementation and Continuous Improvement

• • Planning and coordinating smooth project implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations.
  • Supporting training, documentation and operational readiness activities.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, ways of working and delivery effectiveness.
  • Contributing to the firm's wider change and transformation initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Project Delivery Expertise

• Proven experience delivering technology and business change projects from initiation through to implementation and BAU handover.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Sound understanding of project governance, risk management, change control and benefits realisation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and achievable delivery plans.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confident facilitating discussions, building consensus and managing competing priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and business leaders.

  Planning and Organisation

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges before they impact delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.
  
• What you will bring
• Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Curious and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative, positive and focused on achieving shared success.
• Passionate about delivering meaningful change and business improvement.