Technical Project Manager

Lithe Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT and management consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the Banking and Financial Services sector. You will manage complex projects, applying Agile methodologies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires 5+ years of project management experience and a background in financial services. This position is offered as a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension, in Manchester or Northampton.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in banking or financial services.
• Certifications PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe Agilist preferred.
• Familiarity with core banking, loan origination, and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across banking domains.
• Apply Agile frameworks to drive iterative delivery and improvement.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources for projects.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Change Management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, IT, or related field

MBA or PMP preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/12/2026

Our client is a global IT and management consultancy. They are looking for a Project Manager for its client, with deep experience in Agile methodologies and Change Management to lead strategic initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role involves managing complex projects across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Location: Manchester, Or Northampton

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across retail banking, corporate banking, payments, or risk & compliance domains.
• Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across business units, technology teams, and external vendors.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new systems, processes, or regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., RBI, SEBI, Basel III) and internal governance standards.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and workshops to build agile maturity.
• Track and report project performance using dashboards and KPIs aligned with business outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, IT, or related field (MBA or PMP preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong experience in Agile delivery and enterprise-level change management.
• Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or Prosci Change Practitioner.
• Familiarity with banking systems (e.g., core banking, loan origination, digital channels).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in digital transformation, fintech integration, or regulatory change programs.
• Understanding of financial products and services (e.g., credit, payments, wealth management).
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations.

The role is offered as a 6 month contract that will probably be extended.

Our client hasn't given us a budget and has asked candidates to let us know what daily rate they are looking for.

Please be aware that this is a competitive situation for us, so the more realistic you are with daily rate requirements, the more likely it is that we all succeed!