Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Overview

We are a fast growing business and technology consultant company co-founded in 2019. We offer a custom-tailored, white-glove engineering service fit for our clients, because a digital transformation is more than just technology. With a successful track record of being a preferred vendor for Fortune 500 companies and as a trusted partner for some of the industry’s leading companies, our global talent has helped many clients achieve their goals.

We’re seeking a highly skilled Project Manager / Business Consultant with deep expertise in the banking sector and technology delivery. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across business and IT to translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, while ensuring effective planning, governance, and delivery of software and regulatory projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory environments, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and can bridge the gap between business needs and technology execution.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to banking stakeholders, aligning business objectives with technology delivery.
• Lead analysis, requirements gathering, and solution design for strategic initiatives.
• Provide oversight of software delivery projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and compliance standards.
• Facilitate release planning and readiness reviews in collaboration with product, development, QA, and operations teams.
• Develop project governance frameworks, including reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Conduct impact assessments for new initiatives, identifying dependencies and regulatory implications.
• Support post-release evaluations, ensuring lessons learned are captured and continuous improvement is applied.

• Proven experience as a Business Consultant, Business Analyst, or Project Manager within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of banking operations, compliance requirements, and technology-driven change programs.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps).

• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, Scrum, or CBAP.
• Experience with regulatory, compliance, or risk-related initiatives in banking.
• Technical background or familiarity with software architecture and integration concepts.

We invite you to apply for the position at RE Partners. Join us in shaping the future of business technology consulting and transforming the way organizations thrive in a digital world. As a diverse, woman-owned global business, we pride ourselves on keeping talent happy – our 7% attrition rate speaks volumes. Bring your talented friends along and earn a referral bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.