Project Manager (Newport)

Project Manager | Newport / Hybrid | Outside IR35

We’re working with a leading provider of technology-enabled services and operational transformation within the financial services sector. With decades of industry expertise, the business supports large-scale change programmes across lending, savings, and investments helping clients modernise operations, streamline processes, and drive digital innovation.

Now part of a global technology group, the organisation combines deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge delivery capability, enabling agile, compliant, and customer-focused solutions at scale.

The Role

• Lead the successful delivery of internal and external projects through the full lifecycle
• Manage planning, budgeting, governance, and stakeholder engagement across multiple departments
• Coordinate virtual and co-located teams, third parties, and offshore teams
• Own project reporting, steering meetings, RAID logs, and post-project reviews
• Ensure compliance with QMF and PMO standards while adapting delivery to best-fit methodology

What You'll Need

• Proven track record of end-to-end project delivery in financial services or regulated environments
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMI certification (Scrum/Agile/Change Management qualifications a plus)
• Strong understanding of project governance, planning, cost control, and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with external clients
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Kanban boards

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the lending, mortgage, or investment sectors
• Experience working in BPO or shared services environments
• Familiarity with portfolio/programme-level dependencies and resource management