Project Manager

TXP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TXP in Glasgow seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a critical Operating Model workstream within a large regulatory transformation. Hybrid delivery with design through BAU, strong governance, and stakeholder engagement are key success factors.

Experience in TOM design and regulatory change is essential to drive delivery across multiple teams. The role requires senior project management expertise in Hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments, with hands-on Jira usage and governance reporting to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior project management within complex transformation programmes.
• Proven track record delivering projects using Hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong experience delivering regulatory change programmes within large, complex organisations.
• Hands-on experience leading TOM and Operating Model design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of JIRA, backlog management, sprint planning, and delivery tracking.
• Expertise in project planning, RAID management, dependency management, and delivery governance.
• Experience producing and presenting governance materials for Steering Committees and Executive stakeholders.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of scope management, change control processes, and delivery assurance frameworks.
• Experience in Data Management and Data Governance environments (Data Dictionary, Taxonomy, Metadata, Data Lineage, Data Quality).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operating Model workstream from design through implementation and BAU transition.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery roadmaps.
• Manage RAID, dependencies, risks, and issues with proactive mitigation.
• Establish and maintain governance including SteerCo updates and executive reporting.
• Ensure scope management, change control, and delivery assurance across the lifecycle.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business, technology, data, and regulatory functions.
• Facilitate workshops, decision forums, and working groups for programme objectives.
• Coordinate delivery across multiple teams and align with timelines.
• Manage backlogs and delivery tracking using JIRA and related tools.
• Support broader programme objectives through effective project management leadership.

Skills

Senior Project Management

Hybrid Agile/Waterfall

Regulatory Change

TOM design

JIRA

Backlog management

Sprint planning

Delivery tracking

Stakeholder management

Communication & facilitation

Scope management

Change control

Delivery governance

Data governance concepts

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Project Manager (Operating Model & Regulatory Change)

Location: Glasgow

Duration: 6 Months

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)

Rate: £452 per day Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a critical Operating Model workstream within a large-scale regulatory transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving delivery from design through implementation and transition into Business as Usual (BAU), ensuring effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires a seasoned project professional with a strong background in regulatory change programmes, Target Operating Model (TOM) design and implementation, and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Operating Model workstream from design through implementation and successful transition into BAU.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery roadmaps.
• Manage project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID), ensuring proactive mitigation and escalation where required.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance, including SteerCo updates and executive-level reporting.
• Ensure effective scope management, change control, delivery assurance, and traceability across the project lifecycle.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business, technology, data, and regulatory functions.
• Facilitate workshops, decision-making forums, and working groups to support programme objectives.
• Coordinate delivery activities across multiple teams, ensuring alignment to programme timelines and outcomes.
• Manage project backlogs and delivery tracking using JIRA and associated project management tools.
• Support broader programme objectives through effective project management practices and leadership.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Senior Project Management roles within complex transformation programmes.
• Proven track record delivering projects using Hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong experience delivering regulatory change programmes within large, complex organisations.
• Hands-on experience leading Target Operating Model (TOM) and Operating Model design and implementation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of JIRA, backlog management, sprint planning, and delivery tracking.
• Expertise in project planning, RAID management, dependency management, and delivery governance.
• Experience producing and presenting governance materials for Steering Committees (SteerCo) and Executive stakeholders.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of scope management, change control processes, and delivery assurance frameworks.
• Experience working within Data Management and Data Governance environments, including:
  • Data Dictionary Management
  • Taxonomy Frameworks
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Lineage
  • Data Quality (DQ)