Project Manager

Job Title: Contract Project Manager

Location: Hybrid Yorkshire Based

Contract Duration: 6 months

Outside IR35 Market Rate

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Contract Project Manager to lead and coordinate new business set-up implementations. The role will focus on driving change initiatives, ensuring operational delivery, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of new business implementation projects.
• Manage operational and change-focused workstreams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional teams, managing dependencies and mitigating risks.
• Monitor project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and escalating issues where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices in project delivery.
• Support change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in Pensions or Financial Services
• Strong understanding of operational delivery and change management principles.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing demands.
• Relevant project management qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) preferred.

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