Job Title: Digital Transformation Project Manager (Banking industry) Location: Manchester (2x days on-site per week) Salary/Rate: £402 per day inside ir35 Start Date: 24/11/2025 Job Type: Initial 6 month contract Company Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Digital Transformation Project Manager with experience in the banking industry. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: This role involves coordinating with multiple teams, ensuring comprehensive delivery of high-quality software products. The Project Manager will lead a team of engineers, manage delivery plans, and ensure the integration of all activities into the overall project lifecycle. Prior experience of working on similar projects, e.g., migration of UEM, will be an added advantage. Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning and implementation of multiple projects. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Track project milestones and deliverables. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Establish and maintain relationships with senior leadership, key stakeholders, and project sponsors. Facilitate regular status meetings with project teams and stakeholders. Ensure clear communication of project goals, progress, and challenges. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks across the project. Ensure that projects comply with regulatory and compliance standards specific to the banking industry. Monitor project compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards. Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required. Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources (human, financial, technological) effectively and efficiently to achieve project goals. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, legal, compliance, and finance. Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, ensuring their contributions align with project goals. Financial Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are tracked and controlled. Report project financials, including forecasting, variance analysis, and budget adherence. Support financial audits and ensure accurate financial documentation. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality assurance protocols for project deliverables. Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendation reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Experience Requirements: 15 years in project/project management, with at least 3 years in the banking or financial services industry. Proven experience in managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Solid understanding of banking operations, financial products, and regulatory requirements. Experience with digital transformation initiatives and technology implementation in a banking context is a plus. Skills: Strong leadership and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, or equivalent). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance in banking. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.