Project Management Officer - 2+ Years' Experience

Sparta Global Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in transforming banking as a Project Management Officer. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering finance-related projects, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful outcomes. This position offers the chance to shape meaningful change in a supportive and fast-paced environment, enhancing your expertise while making a significant impact on the finance sector. If you are proactive, adaptable, and ready to drive solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension

Eye care

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Yearly budget for personal development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project experience in finance, ideally in PMO or coordinator roles.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure delivery.
• Engage stakeholders and maintain strong communication throughout.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Project Management Officer - 2+ Years' Experience | Finance Sector | Birmingham

Be part of something bigger. Join a global leader transforming the future of banking.

We're hiring talented Project Management Officers (PMOs) to join our team and represent us at one of the world's largest and most respected banks, with roles available in Birmingham.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and be at the heart of major finance initiatives that make a real difference to communities and customers globally-this is your chance.

What You'll Be Doing

As a PMO, you'll play a key role in delivering finance-related projects from initiation through to completion. You'll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget-while collaborating closely with internal teams and senior stakeholders across the business.

You'll have the opportunity to shape meaningful change, improve processes, and grow your expertise in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan & Deliver Projects: Oversee project scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure delivery against business goals.

• Engage Stakeholders: Be the central point of contact, maintaining strong communication with key stakeholders and keeping everyone aligned.

• Resource Coordination: Work across teams to ensure effective allocation of resources and help resolve any delivery challenges.

• Manage Risks: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring projects remain on track and successful.

• Report Progress: Track and report against key milestones, offering clear insights to leadership and project sponsors.

• Promote Best Practice: Champion continuous improvement by refining project processes and sharing learnings with your peers.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of project experience in the finance industry, ideally in a PMO, coordinator, or delivery support role.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and tools.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

• Confident communicator who can engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience in managing project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proactive, adaptable, and ready to take ownership and drive solutions.

Here are some of our benefits

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension.
• Eye care.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Yearly budget for personal development.

Our recruitment process

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have.