Project Manager

Arup; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Camden Town is looking for an experienced project manager to join their Finance Business Services team. You will be responsible for delivering complex payroll and finance system projects, coordinating resources, and managing stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance systems, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in project management. This role contributes to meaningful change within a dynamic, global finance environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in finance systems, particularly payroll outsourcing.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and influence decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Drive the effective delivery of payroll and finance system projects.
• Coordinate internal and external project resources.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Finance systems knowledge

Tools

MS Project

Risk analysis tools

Variance analysis tools

Job description

Join our Finance Business Services (FBS) PMO team, a central hub supporting a global change program aligned with Arup's wider Global Finance strategy. This role offers the chance to work closely with FBS functional leaders and make a tangible impact across our international finance community. Initially, you'll focus on supporting the Global Payroll function through the implementation of an outsourced vendor‑managed service project, with scope to expand into broader finance systems initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the effective delivery of payroll and finance system projects across the global Finance community
• Execute project deliverables, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timeline commitment
• Coordinate internal and external project resources and manage dependencies
• Establish and maintain frameworks for planning, scheduling, governance, and risk management
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and escape as needed to meet deadlines
• Build strong relationships with business process owners and manage expectations
• Lead project meetings, workshops, and reviews to identify solutions and new ways of working
• Track and report progress within governance frameworks and budget parameters
• Conduct post‑project reviews and ensure smooth handover to business‑as‑usual teams
• Maintain project documentation including briefs, execution plans, logs, and registers
• Capture lessons learned and apply insights to future projects

Project Management Tools

Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, risk analysis, variance analysis) for transparency and oversight.

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About the Role

Are you an experienced project manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects from concept to completion? Do you thrive in dynamic, global environments and have a deep understanding of finance systems—particularly payroll outsourcing? Are you confident managing stakeholders, influencing decision‑makers, and navigating competing priorities? With strong communication and organisational skills, are you ready to lead cross‑functional teams and drive meaningful change across Arup's finance operations?

Arup Culture and Career

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. The Arup people function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As we establish our new operating model, we are streamlining our processes and aligning our delivery on a global scale, to ensure that we provide an excellent member experience aligned to our values.

Benefits

We offer a career that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. Competitive, fair and equitable pay; a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive; benefits that support health and wellbeing; a wide range of learning opportunities; and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover are included. Flexible benefits to meet varied needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This open environment embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas to drive excellence.

Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.