Job Advert: Project Manager – IAM (Financial Services)
Sheffield | 6-Month Initial Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager – IAM to join their large-scale transformation programme. This role will focus on driving the successful delivery and adoption of Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities across global business and technology teams.
You’ll be joining a high-performing programme environment, taking responsibility for one of the IAM workstreams and ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage an IAM workstream and support the adoption of IAM across Global Business and Global Functions.
* Use standard project management practices, ensuring JIRA and Confluence artefacts are kept up to date.
* Support the team in identifying and unblocking issues impacting progress.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the IAM programme.
* Lead internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver on defined scope.
* Engage with business and technology stakeholders to agree delivery priorities.
* Proactively follow up with project resources to keep the workstream on track.
* Escalate progress concerns to the Programme Manager and support resolution.
* Manage changes to plans, resourcing, and new requirements effectively.
* Produce clear weekly status reports covering progress, risks, and issues.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong project management capability with experience in large programme environments.
* Solid technical understanding of DevOps, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
* Previous hands-on experience delivering IAM projects.
* Strong knowledge of IAM controls, capabilities, and requirements.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with senior stakeholders.
* Proactive team player with experience working in global or complex programme structures.
* Understanding of regulatory and audit requirements.
* Curious, fast learner with an inquisitive mindset.
Desired
* Project management qualification (Prince2, PMP).
* Experience working with technical, Cybersecurity, or operations teams.
* Prior experience as a Scrum Master or team lead in a large organisation or complex programme.
* Familiarity with JIRA, workflow management tools, and agile delivery approaches.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced IAM Project Manager seeking your next challenge within a major financial services programme, please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.