Project Manager

TEKsystems; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company is seeking a Project Manager in Northampton, UK, to lead the delivery of projects in the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Agile project management, strong knowledge of payment systems, and proficiency in JIRA. The role requires excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment. Preferable qualifications include Agile certifications and experience with regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager in financial services.
• Strong understanding of payment systems and related processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of projects within financial services, focusing on payment systems.
• Drive Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Multi-project Management

Education

Agile Certification (Scrum Master, SAFe, PMI-ACP)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Project Manager role at TEKsystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of projects within financial services, focusing on payment systems and solutions.
• Drive Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
• Utilize JIRA for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Agile Project Manager in financial services.
• Strong understanding of payments systems and related processes.
• Proficiency in JIRA and other Agile tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Agile (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe, or PMI-ACP).
• Experience with regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Knowledge of emerging payment technologies and trends.

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Northampton, UK
Job Type: Contract