Senior Project Manager - AI / Technology Change

Senior Project Manager - AI / Technology Change Location: Manchester (Hybrid)Salary Guidance: c.£70,000 - £80,000 + benefits

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a growing Change & Transformation function, driving the successful delivery of strategic, high-value initiatives across the business. This role will focus on AI, technology, and data-driven projects, delivering measurable business outcomes within defined scope, cost, and value parameters.

Reporting into the Portfolio Manager, you'll take ownership of complex projects or programmes within the wider Change Portfolio. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, AI/Tech SMEs, and senior stakeholders (including C-level) to ensure delivery aligns with strategic business objectives.

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex, high-impact change initiatives, either as standalone projects or part of a wider programme.

• Define and agree on clear, measurable scope and success criteria at project initiation, and track progress through the lifecycle.

• Own delivery plans, milestones, budgets, and risk frameworks, ensuring projects are completed on time and to quality standards.

• Drive proactive risk, issue, and dependency management across multiple workstreams.

• Manage project governance, reporting, and steering group forums.

• Build strong relationships across business, technology, and data teams to ensure alignment and buy-in.

• Support adoption and rollout of new technology or AI solutions into the business.

• Contribute to the continual improvement of project delivery frameworks and best practice across the Change function.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex technology or AI-led transformation projects end-to-end.

• Strong understanding of AI, data, or advanced tech integration within a commercial or enterprise environment.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging executive and C-suite audiences.

• Skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, able to flex delivery approach as needed.

• Highly proactive and structured approach to planning, risk management, and issue resolution.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and governance skills.

• Experience in regulated or complex environments (e.g., financial services, insurance, or similar) advantageous.

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