Contractor job Project Manager

Role Title: Project Manager
Location: Knutsford
Duration: 30/04/2026
Work setup: 2-3 days onsite/week
Rate inside IR35 £358 per day

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Role Description:

Project Manager 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.

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.

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