Project Manager

Experis UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of change initiatives for a complex financial services environment. You will manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder relationships to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

This 6-month contract is based in Sheffield with three days on-site and a daily umbrella rate of £469.20, targeting a total package around £123k per year in equivalent value. BPSS clearance is required or desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven project delivery experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies.
• Experience budgeting, resources, and governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Relevant project management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, mobilisation, execution, and closure of projects across business and technology functions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring mitigation actions.
• Drive delivery governance and ensure compliance with project management standards and controls.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels, including senior leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party suppliers.
• Monitor and report project progress, financial performance, and delivery outcomes.
• Support business readiness activities to facilitate successful implementation and adoption.
• Ensure benefits are clearly defined, tracked, and realised post-implementation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Governance processes

Project delivery

Communication skills

Waterfall/Agile

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile certifications

Job description

Duration: 6 months
Pay: up to £469.20 per day (umbrella)

Location: Sheffield, 3 days onsite is mandatory
Clearance Required: BPSS

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of change initiatives, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope and quality standards. The role manages project teams, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and HSBC change frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, mobilisation, execution, and closure of projects across business and technology functions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation actions are implemented.
• Drive delivery governance and ensure compliance with HSBC project management standards and controls.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels, including senior business and change leaders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party suppliers where applicable.
• Monitor and report project progress, financial performance, and delivery outcomes.
• Support business readiness activities to facilitate successful implementation and adoption.
• Ensure benefits are clearly defined, tracked, and realised post-implementation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven project delivery experience within financial services or a complex regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to resolve delivery challenges and manage competing priorities.
• Relevant project management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certifications) desirable.