FS Project Manager & Associate Director Consulting

Grant Thornton; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Belfast is seeking experienced Project Managers to support client engagements, focusing on finance transformation and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage project delivery, and drive business development efforts. With a strong foundation in financial services and a proven track record in project management, applicants should have a degree and relevant certification. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-10 years of relevant experience depending on the level.
• Ability to apply best practices tools and methodologies.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects for key clients ensuring quality outputs.
• Define scope and produce comprehensive project documentation.
• Engage stakeholders to drive project momentum and success.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial Services Industry experience

Business Development

Education

Third level degree

Project Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

ProCore

Bluebeam

Construction Management Software

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Grant Thornton is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Consulting team. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements helping drive project team success within the project management and change and innovation space. This is a fast‑paced high‑growth environment offering the opportunity to build on existing skills while working alongside talented professionals.

The role will focus on delivering consulting services in finance transformation, operational excellence, project and change management, strategy, digital and business transformation with a particular emphasis on core project management responsibilities in the banking and financial services domain.

Embrace the possibility to apply at Grant Thornton. We are constantly upskilling our staff. If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying. We value a growth‑oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.

Roles & Responsibilities

Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas including:

Project Management Delivery

• Leading the delivery of complex projects and programmes for key clients across various industries ensuring high‑quality outputs and successfully meeting tight deadlines.
• Defining and driving projects across all stages of the project life cycle.
• Leading cross‑functional teams spanning multiple business units and functions.
• Defining scope and delivering comprehensive project documentation including status updates, governance updates, RAID logs, project initiation documents, etc.
• Leading development of comprehensive project plans, defining roles and responsibilities and creating clear communication strategies.
• Experience in mapping end‑to‑end customer journeys for retail banking products such as personal loans, mortgages and credit cards.
• Leading the identification of value‑add activity and implementation of innovative process improvements and solutions.

Business Development

• Offering expert advice on project and programme management delivery frameworks and operational improvements.
• Acting as a key liaison between multi‑faceted project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
• Leading workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, ensuring outcomes are documented and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Engaging stakeholders across various disciplines to drive project momentum and success.
• Leading and driving Business Development initiatives including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities.

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third level degree with a strong academic record.
• Project Management certification with a demonstrated ability to apply best practices tools and methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile or tailored approaches) to deliver measurable project outcomes.
• Minimum of 6‑10 years of relevant experience depending on the level being applied for.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Project / Programme Management experience leading large multi‑disciplinary teams comprised of clients, consultants and third‑party vendors.
• Financial Services Industry experience including Retail Banking, Asset Management and Insurance.
• Familiarity with Central Bank of Ireland regulatory landscape including the Consumer Protection Code.
• Understanding of retail and commercial banking products (loans, mortgages, credit cards).
• Proven track record of successfully managing end‑to‑end projects across all stages of the project life cycle particularly in complex and demanding environments.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working.
• Strong multi‑tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in leading business development opportunities as well as crafting and responding to client proposals would be favourable.
• Expertise in C‑Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication.
• An ability to balance big‑picture thinking with acute attention to detail.
• A natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities.
• A creative problem‑solving mindset and initiative‑driven approach.

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills: Bluebeam, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, ProCore, Microsoft Outlook, Prolog, Construction Management, Project Engineering, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Budgeting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1