Project Manager

Project Manager required for a 6-month contract with a leading Financial Services organisation based flexibly from Leeds. This hybrid role, deemed outside IR35, offering a rate between £600 - £660 / day. The business is entering an ambitious phase of growth with major transformation initiatives underway, making this an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and help deliver high-impact change. A critical part of this role will be the ability to design and implement frameworks, tools and delivery approaches from scratch, embedding best practice in a fast-evolving environment. As part of a newly formed change function, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of business and technology change initiatives within an agile environment. Working across the full project lifecycle, you will collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives, shape solutions, and ensure successful delivery. This role requires a highly adaptable, hands-on individual who thrives in ambiguity and can take ownership from day one, building structure and momentum where it may not yet exist. Key focus areas will include third-party vendor onboarding and integration (including user access and data integration), updates to policies, procedures and operational standards, and improvements across operational processes, MI, reporting and oversight. You will also support changes to the operating model and governance framework while ensuring business readiness through engagement, training and upskilling of Head Office teams and Advisors. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have: Proven experience delivering end-to-end business change and technology transformation projects Financial Services experience Agile delivery experience Experience building delivery frameworks, governance structures and approaches from the ground up Strong business process analysis and optimisation skills Proven skills in customer journey mapping Demonstrable ability to adapt quickly and work hands-on to drive delivery in fast-paced environments Strong track record of driving change within complex and evolving environments Customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value High levels of personal drive, ownership and accountability Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working on projects delivered by 3rd-party vendors This is a great opportunity for an outcome-focused Project Manager to join a fast-growing organisation delivering business-critical transformation, where you will have real ownership and impact and play a key role in shaping how change is delivered. Working closely with IT and Development teams, you will ensure clear requirements and dependencies are understood to support smooth transition into build, testing and BAU handover. You will also manage RAID logs, risks and programme dependencies to maintain delivery momentum, taking a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and ensuring progress is continuously driven forward.