Project Manager

Sanderson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services client in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract, likely to become permanent. The role involves hands-on project leadership from inception to delivery, requiring expertise in financial services. Key responsibilities include managing technology projects, supporting cyber resilience, and aligning with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have strong IT project delivery skills and experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering technology projects in financial services.
• Strong IT background, with specific experience in project delivery.
• Familiarity with cyber resilience and security-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technology projects from inception to completion.
• Support and contribute to cyber resilience and risk-focused programmes.
• Build and manage project plans using MS Project.
• Work with stakeholders to align project requirements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for financial services projects.
• Manage risks and dependencies throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

End to end project delivery experience

IT/technology project delivery

Exposure to cyber resilience

Experience or interest in AI/automation

Knowledge of MS Project

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We’re currently working with a financial services client who is looking to bring in an experienced Technology Project Manager on a 12 month fixed-term contract basis, with real potential to be made permanent at the end.

This is a hands‑on role, sitting between business and technical teams, where you’ll take ownership of projects from inception through to delivery. Given the nature of the work, experience within financial services is essential.

What we’re looking for

• Proven end to end project delivery experience within financial services
• Strong background in IT / technology project delivery
• Exposure to cyber resilience, risk, or security-related projects
• Experience or interest in AI / automation initiatives
• Solid knowledge of MS Project
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What you’ll be doing

• Leading end-to-end delivery of technology projects
• Supporting cyber resilience and risk-focused programmesContributing to the rollout of AI and data‑driven solutions
• Building and managing project plans using MS Project
• Working closely with stakeholders to define requirements and outcomes
• Ensuring projects align with financial services regulations and standards
• Managing risks, dependencies, and governance throughout