Project Manager - Investment Management - Contract

Cornwallis Elt Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment manager in Manchester is seeking a Contract Project Manager to lead high-impact change initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in managing large-scale projects in financial services, strong stakeholder management skills, and an understanding of project delivery methodologies. This role offers up to £500 per day on an initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of leading the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies and change delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex, cross-functional projects aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Lead high-impact change initiatives across European operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project lifecycle methodologies

Change delivery frameworks

Job description

Contract Project Manager – Global Investment Manager (Manchester) – Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)

I'm partnering with a leading global investment manager based in Manchester, currently seeking a Project Manager to join their Strategic Change function on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead high-impact change initiatives across their European operations.

You’ll play a key role in delivering complex, cross-functional projects aligned with strategic business objectives, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of leading the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects, from initiation through to implementation.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies and change delivery frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience within investment management is beneficial; broader financial services experience is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead transformational projects and gain significant visibility within a leading investment management organisation.