Project Manager

Summary: The Project Manager role involves leading the delivery of security and identity transformation projects within the financial services sector. The position requires managing various aspects such as scope, timelines, and stakeholder alignment while coordinating cross-functional teams. The role is based in Manchester and requires on-site presence three times a week. The contract is for a duration of eight months, starting in February or March 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery across Microsoft Verified ID, Onfido, MFA and IDV modernisation.
• Manage scope, timelines, risk and stakeholder alignment across CISO, Engineering and Helpdesk.
• Govern the POC: execution, documentation, success criteria assessment, decision capture, executive socialisation.
• Coordinate cross functional teams (Solution Architecture, Engineering, BA, UX, Security).
• Ensure delivery outcomes align with Strategic003.1.1 & Strategic003.1.2 requirements.
• Provide progress reporting, RAID management and release governance.

Key Skills:

• Proven track record delivering security or identity transformation projects at enterprise scale.
• Strong delivery governance (RAID, reporting, dependency management).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across onshore/offshore models (UK / India).
• Delivery experience with authentication, MFA, SSPR or IDV programmes.
• Familiarity with POC/MVP delivery cycles and agile/hybrid delivery models.
• Project/Programme certification (PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM or equivalent).

Salary (Rate): £65.00/hr

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other