Internal Project Manager

edenpeople; Swindon, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Edenred in the United Kingdom is seeking an Internal Project Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of strategic projects from scope to operational readiness. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, Compliance, Legal and Product, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes in a hybrid setup.

The role requires proven project delivery skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced PayTech environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex projects from initial scope to operational readiness.
• Highly organised, with experience in fast-paced environments and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new requirements through to acceptance, rollout, and support (including technical, legal, compliance/risk, and financial workstreams).
• Plan and track project activities, including resource and budget estimations.
• Establish and facilitate appropriate project governance and delivery controls.
• Effectively identify, escalate and delivery manage risks, issues and obstacles.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, collaborating with internal/external partners to drive successful delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations, maintain transparency and alignment.
• Produce regular project status reports and governance artefacts.
• Manage change requests and scope creep effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement across project practices and support embedding best practices.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Delivery focus

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Education

PM qualifications (PMP, Prince2, Agile, SAFe, PROSCI, MoR)

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

PM software

Job description

Take a step forward and let Edenred surprise you.

Every day, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the life of millions of people, connecting employees, companies, and merchants all around the world.

We know there are hundred ways for you to grow. With us, you will expand your skills in a multicultural, challenging, and dynamic environment.

Dare to join Edenred and get ready to thrive in a global company that will offer you endless opportunities.

Edenred is all about meritocracy. You come as you are, and you contribute. Indeed, the Edenred Group recognizes, recruits and develops all talents and singularities.

We are committed to preventing all forms of discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of their gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria.

Internal Project Manager

Salary : Up to £55,000 per annum + bonus

Swindon or London - Hybrid

Working across our Internal Projects delivery team, as part of the PayTech Market Delivery Success department, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning and resource management to ensure the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects. This will include, but not limited to, ratification of the project scope, initiating and mobilising projects, directing and controlling project delivery up to operational readiness.

This team is central to delivering PayTech's strategic roadmap and will work with a diverse set of internal stakeholders, building trusted relationships to deliver complex projects in key areas, including Finance, Compliance, Legal and Product delivery. This role is in a fast-paced environment where customer satisfaction, delivery excellence, and quality are key.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the implementation of new requirements through to acceptance, rollout, and support (including technical, legal, compliance/risk, and financial workstreams).
• Plan and track project activities, including resource and budget estimations.
• Establish and facilitate appropriate project governance and delivery controls.
• Effectively identify, escalat and delivery manage risks, issues and obstacles.
• Lead cross-functional project teams. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to drive successful delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations, maintain transparency and alignment. Manage conflict as required.
• Produce regular project status reports and governance artefacts.
• Manage change requests and scope creep effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement across project practices, collaborating with PM teams across the business.
• Support the continuous evolution of our PM methodologies and support the embedding of best practice throughout the organization

What you will bring:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record in delivering complex projects from initial scope to operational readiness.
• Highly organised, with experience of working within a fast-paced environment and Agile framework.
• Experience in managing stakeholder's expectations with the ability to work with external international clients, senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex, technical updates into clear messaging, with the ability to adapt communication to stakeholders as necessary.
• Focus on delivery to agreed scope, quality and timeframe with customer satisfaction and deadline as a core principle.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple, competing priorities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Professional PM qualifications (e.g. PMP, Prince 2, Agile, SAFe, PROSCI, MoR).
• Experience in managing payment programs, with awareness of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable working in a technology space with the ability to solve client business problems and issues within this domain.
• Proven ability to present ideas and run large workshops.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, and best practices.
• Fluent English is a must, with French, Spanish and/or Portuguese considered a plus.
• Ability to motivate others to attain desired delivery objectives and outcome.