Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – WealthTech - 6-month Contract (outside IR35) - Hybrid

We are supporting a leading Wealth Management platform in hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, on-premise and hybrid software projects within a private banking/wealth management environment.

This is a hands-on delivery role, requiring an individual who has personally driven software development projects end-to-end, not purely overseen them. The position sits at a senior level, contributing to delivery processes and governance, while remaining actively involved in execution across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software development projects across on-premise and hybrid WealthTech platforms
• Take a hands-on role in driving SDLC execution, working closely with engineering teams on day-to-day delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, Product, DevOps) to ensure aligned and structured delivery
• Run Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement) with active involvement in delivery outcomes
• Track progress against milestones, manage risks/issues and ensure delivery governance is maintained
• Oversee testing phases, UAT cycles, and release readiness with direct involvement in execution
• Work closely with senior stakeholders (Head of Development, Product, Business stakeholders) to align technical delivery with business priorities
• Contribute to and enhance delivery processes, standards and operational discipline across teams
• Maintain clear documentation, reporting and communication across all workstreams

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience delivering software development projects as a hands-on Project Manager
• Proven track record of personally driving full SDLC delivery, not just oversight or coordination
• Strong experience within Wealth Management/Private Banking environments (essential)
• Demonstrated experience delivering on-premise or hybrid enterprise software platforms
• Solid Agile/Scrum experience, with the ability to operate in a delivery-focused, execution-driven capacity
• Experience working closely with technical teams (Developers, QA, DevOps, BAs) at a detailed level
• Strong delivery governance, organisation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to operate at a senior level while remaining close to the detail and execution
• Hybrid role, need to be able to commute to their London office
• Immediately available or on short notice

This contract role offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent position upon successful completion of the initial term.