Project Manager

Digital Gurus; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Project Manager for the insurance sector based in Manchester. The role involves managing IT and business change projects in a hybrid work setting. Candidates should have proven experience in project management with strong communication skills and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to drive impactful projects within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering IT or technology-enabled projects.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and third-party partners.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused with a positive, “can-do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full delivery lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-departmental teams to meet milestones.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and reporting.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and reporting, keeping everything aligned to agreed timelines.
• Support the transition of projects from go-live into business-as-usual operations.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

This range is provided by Digital Gurus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Project Manager – Insurance & Financial Services | Hybrid (North West)

Are you a hands-on Project Manager who loves seeing projects through from idea to impact?

We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead end-to-end IT and business change projects, working across multiple teams to deliver real results in a fast-moving, supportive environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organisation within the insurance and financial services sector, known for its investment in technology, people, and wellbeing.

About the role

You’ll take ownership of delivering a range of IT and non-IT projects, coordinating people, processes, and partners to bring everything together on time and on budget.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full delivery lifecycle — from planning, testing, and rollout, through to user adoption and benefits realisation.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental teams, ensuring milestones are met and communication is clear.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third‑party suppliers.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and reporting, keeping everything aligned to agreed timelines.
• Support the transition of projects from go‑live into business‑as‑usual operations.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a motivated and adaptable Project Manager who thrives on collaboration and getting things done.

Key skills and experience

• Proven track record delivering IT or technology‑enabled projects within an internal business environment.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and third‑party partners.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive, and detail‑focused with a positive, “can‑do” attitude.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Insurance

Location

Manchester Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)