Project Manager

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Financial Services Project Manager to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with strong potential for extension. The role will be hybrid, based in Cheshire. Our client is looking for a Project Manager to support a portfolio of Technical Refresh Intiatives, focused on modernising legacy infrastructure and driving strategic change. You will be responsible for delivering multiple concurrent projects, ensuring outcomes are clearly understood by business stakeholders and delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex technical remediation initiatives across multiple business units and projects
• Translate infrastructure-focused change into clear, business-friendly language for stakeholders
• Deliver multiple projects in parallel, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives and timelines
• Identify risks and issues proactively and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to define deliverables and success criteria
• Track progress, report on delivery status, and maintain strong governance across the change portfolio
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, delivery standards, and operational efficiency

About You

Proven experience delivering complex remediation and infrastructure change projects within Financial Services

Strong knowledge of Financial Services regulations and operating environments

Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Demonstrated ability to lead teams independently across business and technology functions

Highly proficient with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and financial control frameworks

Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior audiences

Experience within Life & Pensions is desirable but not essential

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Project Management within financial services

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension