Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by McGregor Boyall
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: A leading financial services organization is looking for a Project Manager to oversee a significant corporate change initiative within their European operations. The role involves managing a large-scale transformation project, ensuring effective communication, and collaborating with senior leadership. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes and improve investor services. The contract is for 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a large-scale, cross-functional transformation project
- Manage the full project life cycle from planning to execution
- Own timelines, budgets, risk management, and reporting
- Drive effective communication across teams and stakeholders
- Navigate change management and deliver measurable value
- Collaborate with senior leadership and influence key decisions
- Support wider strategic priorities when needed
Key Skills:
- Strong background in asset management or investment platforms
- Proven track record delivering complex projects under pressure
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Experience with retail investment platforms is a big plus
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Contract Project Manager - Strategic Change (Asset Management)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite)
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)
A leading financial services organisation is seeking a dynamic and driven Project Manager to lead a high-profile corporate change initiative within their European operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategic outcomes and improving investor services across the region.
What You'll Do:
Lead a large-scale, cross-functional transformation project
Manage the full project life cycle-from planning to execution
Own timelines, budgets, risk management, and reporting
Drive effective communication across teams and stakeholders
Navigate change management and deliver measurable value
Collaborate with senior leadership and influence key decisions
Support wider strategic priorities when needed
What You Bring:
Strong background in asset management or investment platforms
Proven track record delivering complex projects under pressure
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Highly organised with attention to detail
Experience with retail investment platforms is a big plus
This is a chance to join a collaborative team, take ownership of meaningful work, and make a real impact on business outcomes.
Interested?
Apply now to be part of an exciting strategic journey in a respected and forward-thinking organisation.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
