Project Manager

Uncover; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension 7% matched

Discretionary bonus

Share schemes and private healthcare

Free onsite gym

Travel and bike loan

Job summary

AJ Bell is seeking a Project Manager to lead technology-driven change across the project lifecycle, from initiation to go-live and post-implementation, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes within a financially regulated environment.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, stakeholder management, and experience with IT development methodologies (Agile/SDLC). A hybrid working model is offered, with a focus on collaboration and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification preferred.
• Experience delivering IT projects in a financial services/regulatory environment is advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of multiple technology-led projects and initiatives.
• Delivering complex IT projects with third-party suppliers and hybrid solutions.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Co-ordinating project resources to meet plan goals.
• Defining scope and producing project plans and leading the project team.
• Producing resource forecasts and budgets and monitoring change control procedures.
• Regularly reporting on project status and health to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Managing risks, issues and dependencies and safeguarding consumer outcomes.
• Ensuring activities protect customers and improve customer experience, supporting regulatory requirements.

Skills

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Tech background

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Agile

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for the timely and effective delivery of technology led projects, in support of AJ Bell’s strategic objectives. The role is for a Project Manager to deliver projects through the entire delivery life cycle; from project entry through to go-live and post implementation. Projects are undertaken primarily to deliver technology driven change in support of the evolving technology landscape however given the wider financial backdrop experience of delivering IT change in a financially regulated environment would be an advantage.

What does the job involve?

• Managing the delivery of multiple technology led projects and initiatives
• Delivering complex IT projects often working with third party suppliers to implement a hybrid of internal and external solutions
• Establishing and maintaining effective and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external third-party suppliers
• Co-ordinating and driving the collaboration of project resources to get the best from project teams
• Defining scope and production of project plans with responsibility for leading and managing the project team to these plans
• Producing resource forecasts and budgets and monitoring progress against these. Where change is required, following appropriate change control procedures
• Regularly reporting on the status and health of projects to sponsors and wider stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Effectively managing project risks, issues and dependencies, and assessing for any potential risk to consumer outcomes posed by the project
• Ensure that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience
• Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty

Competence, knowledge and skills

• Strong technical knowledge and experience gained from a technology background
• An ability to quickly understand technical topics
• Ideally PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
• Ideally experience of IT development methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC
• Experience of delivering in a financially regulated environment desirable
• Financial services industry knowledge, e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking, would be beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships
• Good business/commercial knowledge
• Analytical skills/problem solving
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• High attention to detail

About AJ Bell

At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus buy/sell scheme and bank holidays
• 7% pension with matched contributions
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Share schemes, including free shares and BAYE Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced family leave, subject to qualifying criteria
• Travel and bike loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life at AJ Bell
• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
• Casual dress code
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Our ways of working

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

Inclusion & diversity

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

Agency information

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.