Project Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by developrec
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role involves overseeing end-to-end client onboarding projects within a financial services organization, ensuring effective transitions and compliance with industry standards. The position requires collaboration with both clients and internal teams to manage project timelines, budgets, and risks. The role is contract-based for six months and requires commuting to South Wales as needed. The organization specializes in digital transformation and operational efficiency for financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of client onboarding and service migration projects across financial services
- Act as the primary delivery contact for new clients during mobilisation and onboarding phases
- Coordinate internal departments (IT, Ops, Legal, Risk) and external client stakeholders
- Manage timelines, budgets, dependencies, and risks to ensure a smooth transition
- Maintain RAID logs, stakeholder packs, and governance reporting throughout project lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality frameworks
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering client onboarding or implementation projects in financial services
- Strong understanding of customer lifecycle, KYC/onboarding, and operational setup
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, including with external clients and third-party partners
- Deep knowledge of project governance, risk management, and delivery planning
- Delivery certification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMI); Agile/Change Management is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and project management tooling
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wales
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Manager | Hybrid - must be able to commute to south Wales when needed - Contract - 6 months
We’re partnered with a market leader in financial services operations and digital transformation. With a strong track record supporting banks, lenders, and investment providers, this organisation delivers large-scale change initiatives that modernise operations, enhance compliance, and drive efficiency across regulated environments. Now operating as part of a global technology group, they combine sector expertise with agile delivery models to provide scalable, customer-centric solutions across financial services.
The Role: As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering end-to-end client onboarding projects – from initial mobilisation through to operational handover. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you’ll ensure seamless transitions, effective governance, and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of client onboarding and service migration projects across financial services
- Act as the primary delivery contact for new clients during mobilisation and onboarding phases
- Coordinate internal departments (IT, Ops, Legal, Risk) and external client stakeholders
- Manage timelines, budgets, dependencies, and risks to ensure a smooth transition
- Maintain RAID logs, stakeholder packs, and governance reporting throughout project lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality frameworks
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience delivering client onboarding or implementation projects in financial services
- Strong understanding of customer lifecycle, KYC/onboarding, and operational setup
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, including with external clients and third-party partners
- Deep knowledge of project governance, risk management, and delivery planning
- Delivery certification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMI); Agile/Change Management is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and project management tooling