FS Project Manager – Assistant Manager / Manager - Dublin / Belfast

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International Ltd is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Consulting team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves delivering consulting services in finance transformation, operational excellence, and change management.

Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, supporting business development initiatives, and engaging with clients across the financial services sector. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and relevant experience in the industry. A bachelor's degree is required, along with a commitment to excellence in client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience as Assistant Manager.
• 6–8 years experience as Manager in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex projects for key clients.
• Define and drive projects across all stages of the project life cycle.
• Support digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and communication strategies.

Skills

Project/programme management experience

Financial services industry experience

Analytical and interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Business development experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Grant Thornton is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Consulting team. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the project management, change and innovation space. This is a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment that allows you to build on existing skills while working alongside talented professionals.

The role will focus on delivering consulting services in finance transformation, operational excellence, project and change management, strategy, digital, and business transformation, with a particular emphasis on core project management responsibilities in the banking and financial services domain.

This role also supports clients in delivering large‑scale transformation programmes, including digital transformation and customer experience (CX) initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping organisations leverage data, technology and process innovation to enhance customer outcomes, drive efficiency and support sustainable growth.

Project Management Delivery

• Manage the delivery of complex projects for key clients across various industries, ensuring high‑quality outputs and meeting tight deadlines.
• Define and drive projects across all stages of the project life cycle.
• Lead or support the delivery of transformation initiatives, including digital transformation, implementing new technologies, automation solutions and digital platforms.
• Design and deliver customer experience transformation initiatives, including end‑to‑end journey redesign, pain‑point identification and implementation of improved customer‑centric processes.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation such as status updates, governance updates, RAID logs and project initiation documents.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, define roles and responsibilities, and create clear communication strategies.
• Collaborate in cross‑functional teams spanning multiple business units and functions.
• Map end‑to‑end customer journeys for retail banking products such as personal loans, mortgages and credit cards.
• Support Senior Management in overseeing and executing project delivery.
• Leverage customer and operational data to inform decision‑making, identify improvement opportunities and track the impact of transformation initiatives.

Business Development

• Act as a liaison between multi‑faced project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Support facilitation of workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, ensuring outcomes are documented and shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Drive proactive stakeholder engagement across various disciplines to maintain project momentum and success.
• Support and drive business development initiatives, including preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities.
• Develop propositions and thought leadership in digital transformation and customer experience, contributing to client engagements and proposals.

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third‑level degree with a strong academic record.
• Minimum experience: Assistant Manager 4–6 years, Manager 6–8 years.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong project/programme management experience supporting large multi‑disciplinary teams comprised of clients, consultants and third‑party vendors.
• Financial services industry experience including retail banking, asset management and insurance.
• Understanding of retail and commercial banking products (loans, mortgages, credit cards).
• Proven track record of successfully supporting projects across all stages of the project life cycle, particularly in complex and demanding environments.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and effective working relationships.
• Strong multi‑tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in supporting business development opportunities and crafting client proposals.
• Expertise in C‑Suite/Senior Management engagement and communication.
• Ability to balance big‑picture thinking with acute attention to detail.
• Natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities.
• Ability to link transformation initiatives to measurable business outcomes such as customer satisfaction, efficiency gains and revenue growth.
• A creative, problem‑solving mindset and initiative‑driven approach.
• Understanding of digital transformation drivers including process automation, emerging technologies and digital operating models.

Job Info

• Job Identification 115213
• Job Category –
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 08:57 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Dublin, Ireland Belfast, United Kingdom