Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Why Apply?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic transformation projects within a growing financial services organisation. This permanent role offers the chance to drive high impact change, working closely with cross functional teams across business, data, and technology to deliver complex, enterprise level projects.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex change projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timeline, and budget.
• Define clear and measurable project outcomes, aligning with business objectives and success metrics.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and documentation in line with internal frameworks.
• Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking across multiple workstreams.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across business, data, and technology teams.
• Prepare and facilitate steering groups and governance forums, including executive-level reporting.
• Drive solution adoption and ensure successful roll-out and engagement across business units.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers to share knowledge and continuously enhance delivery practices.

Senior Project Manager Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large, complex projects within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of technology driven change, including data migration, system integration, or legacy transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong project planning, risk management, and governance experience.
• Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with flexibility to tailor approaches as needed.
• Familiarity with the Lloyd's or London Market is advantageous.
• Experience managing third-party vendors or external partners is desirable.

What's in it for me?
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and the Manchester office
Comprehensive benefits package including private health and dental cover
Generous pension contribution
Life assurance and income protection
Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing organisation
A supportive, collaborative environment focused on innovation and delivery excellence

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to take ownership of high impact projects within a forward-thinking, technology driven financial services business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.