Project Manager

• Project Manager
• Wealth Management/Advisory
• Can be remote working but comfortable with office attendance as and when needed
• Circa £90k, 6 mth Fixed Term Contract

Fidarsi is partnering with an established wealth manager who are seeking a highly capable Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of complex programmes, ensuring strong governance, effective execution, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role spans programme management, hands-on delivery, and PMO leadership, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational control.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale programmes and projects, from initiation through to closure
• Define and manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple workstreams
• Ensure alignment of programme outcomes with organisational strategy and business objectives
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across the portfolio

Delivery Leadership

• Drive execution of complex change initiatives, ensuring milestones and benefits are realised
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technology, operations, risk, and business units
• Provide clear direction and leadership to delivery teams, fostering accountability and high performance
• Ensure consistent delivery methodologies and best practices are applied

PMO & Governance

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, reporting, and controls
• Produce high-quality reporting for senior stakeholders, including progress, risks, and financials
• Support portfolio prioritisation, resource planning, and capacity management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insight and challenge where needed
• Facilitate decision-making through clear communication and structured reporting

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering complex programmes in fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of programme governance, PMO frameworks, and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels
• Experience managing budgets, financial tracking, and benefits realisation
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity

Preferred Background:

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
• Exposure to strategic transformation, digital, or regulatory change initiatives

Key Attributes:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Commercially aware and results-oriented
• Adaptable and resilient in changing environments
• Strong leadership and influencing capability

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