Project Manager - Audit & Assurance

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services provider in Preston seeks a Project Manager - Audit & Assurance. The role involves planning, executing, and delivering technical projects, requiring strong project management skills and a background in software development. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on collaboration and risk management. This position offers professional growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong focus on software development and people management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks effectively.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Technical expertise in software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Project

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BDO

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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About BDO

BDO is the leading mid-tier professional services provider globally. In 2024, we recorded global revenues of over US$15 billion across our core service lines - Audit & Assurance, Tax, Advisory, and Business Services & Outsourcing. With a worldwide community of over 119k professionals operating in 166 countries and territories, we’re dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex financial and strategic challenges, aligned to our core purpose ‘People helping people.’

More information about BDO can be found on www.bdo.global.

A great place to work

Building a thriving global team is an essential pillar of our bold new vision Global solutions. Driven to be the best. - so it’s no surprise that our offices around the world are regularly recognised with awards and accolades. We’re a people-powered business, with a diverse, dynamic and inclusive international team who are committed to excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Professional growth

Our collaborative, international environment fosters professional growth and development, to ensure that all our people thrive. We’re committed to transferring and sharing resources, knowledge, skills, and experience across our organisation, and our Global Mobility Programme provides the gateway to a whole world of opportunities.

Make a difference

We believe businesses have both an economic imperative and an ethical responsibility to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. In 2021, we committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner. As part of our global sustainability efforts, we continue to integrate responsible practices into our operations and work with clients to support their own net-zero journeys. In addition, we’re proud to support thousands of colleagues around the globe to ‘give back’ in the communities in which we operate.

Position: Project Manager - Audit & Assurance

The Project Manager - Audit & Assurance is responsible for overseeing and carrying out, the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects and solutions in alignment with organisational goals.

This role requires solid project management skills underpinned by an understanding of end-to-end software development, coding practices (such as tools, languages, libraries, and integrations), various testing methods, and a good grasp of cloud infrastructure and concepts.

This role ensures that technical teams work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

The Project Manager - Audit & Assurance acts as a central point of coordination between development teams, quality assurance, technical product ownership, project management, and business stakeholders, facilitating seamless delivery and proactive risk management.

Key accountabilities

Technical Delivery Leadership

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and objectives.
• Lead technical execution, managing technical delivery team resources, project scope, timelines, and budgets to meet quality and performance standards.
• Ensure technical delivery complies with technical standards, frameworks, and governance practices.

Team Coordination and Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, quality assurance, product ownership, and the PMO, to facilitate cohesive project delivery.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business requirements.
• Manage vendor’s technical delivery components of the project.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within technical teams.

Risk Management and Problem-Solving

• Proactively identify and mitigate technical delivery risks and challenges to ensure project continuity and success.
• Address and manage bottlenecks and dependencies across teams to ensure efficient delivery.
• Proactively escalate significant risks or issues to senior leadership with actionable recommendations.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and monitor project and budget progress using established performance metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely delivery of project documentation, including plans, risk registers, budget tracking and status reports.
• Analyse project outcomes to identify lessons learned and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance technical delivery efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform technical strategies.
• Foster the adoption of tools, methodologies, and automation to streamline delivery processes.

Communication

• Professional communication and personal presentation. Written and verbal communication is professional, clear and timely.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field;

· Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum, ITIL) preferred.

· 7+ years of experience in technical project or delivery management, with a strong focus on software development, infrastructure, or related domains, and people management

Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.

Skills and Competencies

· Strong technical expertise in development, quality assurance, and delivery methodologies.

· Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

· Effective stakeholder management and communication abilities, with the capacity to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

· Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack).

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