CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER - OUTSIDE IR35

CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER - CHESTER (3 DAYS ON-SITE) - OUTSIDE IR35

KEY POINTS

• 6-month initial contract

• £375-£400 per day (Outside IR35)

• 3 days per week on-site in Chester city centre

• Digital transformation project (lending platform & automation)

ABOUT THE CLIENT I'm supporting an established UK financial services organisation undergoing a major digital transformation programme. They're introducing a new lending platform and enhancing internal and customer-facing digital automation journeys. The team operates within a regulated environment and deliver a mix of IT and operational change.

THE BENEFITS

• Outside IR35 engagement

• High-impact transformation project

• Close collaboration with IT, operations, and business teams

• Strong chance of extension on programme scale

THE CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGER ROLE: You'll lead end-to-end delivery of a digital transformation initiative centred on a new lending platform and a suite of automation journeys. This includes managing governance, shaping delivery plans, coordinating cross-functional workstreams, and ensuring successful go-live across multiple business areas. You'll report into senior stakeholders, provide regular project updates, and ensure compliance within a regulated financial services setting.

PROJECT MANAGER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Management

• Demonstrable background delivering digital transformation or integration projects

• Strong understanding of lending platforms and automation technologies

• Experience working across IT, operations, and business functions

• Proven governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills

• Ability to work on-site in Chester 3 days per week

TO BE CONSIDERED: Please apply through this advert or email me directly at

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS Project Management, Digital Transformation, Lending Platforms, Financial Services, Automation, IT & Operations, Governance, Risk Management, Agile