Project Manager

developrec; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in technology-enabled services seeks a Project Manager for their Newport office, with hybrid flexibility. You will lead projects within financial services, overseeing planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. This role demands strong project management skills and relevant certifications, offering a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project delivery in financial services.
• Certifications in PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMI required.
• Ability to manage project governance, planning, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of internal and external projects.
• Manage planning, budgeting, and governance across multiple departments.
• Ensure compliance with project standards and methodologies.

Skills

Project governance

Planning

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

APM PMQ

PMI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Project Manager | Newport / Hybrid | Inside IR35

We’re working with a leading provider of technology-enabled services and operational transformation within the financial services sector. With decades of industry expertise, the business supports large-scale change programmes across lending, savings, and investments helping clients modernise operations, streamline processes, and drive digital innovation.

Now part of a global technology group, the organisation combines deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge delivery capability, enabling agile, compliant, and customer-focused solutions at scale.

The Role

• Lead the successful delivery of internal and external projects through the full lifecycle
• Manage planning, budgeting, governance, and stakeholder engagement across multiple departments
• Coordinate virtual and co-located teams, third parties, and offshore teams
• Own project reporting, steering meetings, RAID logs, and post-project reviews
• Ensure compliance with QMF and PMO standards while adapting delivery to best-fit methodology

What You'll Need

• Proven track record of end-to-end project delivery in financial services or regulated environments
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMI certification (Scrum/Agile/Change Management qualifications a plus)
• Strong understanding of project governance, planning, cost control, and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with external clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Kanban boards

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the lending, mortgage, or investment sectors
• Experience working in BPO or shared services environments
• Familiarity with portfolio/programme-level dependencies and resource management