Project Manager

Head Resourcing; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a contract role based in London. This position will involve creating project plans, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery within a regulated environment. Candidates should have a strong background in financial services and advanced skills in MS Project. The role requires proactive communication with senior stakeholders and a focus on governance and delivery. Daily rate is £450, with a contract duration of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within financial services.
• Strong governance, planning, and stakeholder management skills required.
• Advanced MS Project experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain a detailed project plan in MS Project.
• Lead stakeholder management and ensure effective communication.
• Drive delivery of the project plan to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Governance

MS Project

Risk Management

Job description

Project Manager – Contract (Financial Services)

London (3 days onsite)

(£450 per day – Inside IR35)

3 month initial contract

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading financial services client on a contract basis. This role requires a hands‑on delivery‑focused professional who is comfortable working with senior stakeholders and operating within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain a detailed project plan in MS Project, alongside an executive‑level “Plan on a Page”
• Clearly identify, define, and document project scope
• Create and maintain project governance documentation, including Terms of Reference, Project Initiation Document (PID)
• Lead stakeholder management, identifying key stakeholders and roles, and ensuring effective ongoing communication
• Establish and manage meeting governance, including working group and senior stakeholder forums
• Preparation and delivery of presentations, papers, and updates in advance of meetings
• Drive delivery of the project plan through to completion, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved
• Proactively manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID)
• Manage handover and project closure, ensuring all deliverables are completed and signed off

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering projects within financial services
• Strong governance, planning, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced MS Project experience
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and exec‑level reporting
• Structured, proactive, and delivery‑focused approach