Change Project Manager (Northampton)

Change Project Manager
Location: Northampton (Hybrid Working 2 days onsite)
Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025
Day Rate: Up to £330/day (Inside IR35)
Status: MUST be eligible for BPSS
Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Change Project Manager to lead complex transformation initiatives for a large financial services organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery—ensuring all change initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage change projects from initiation through to successful implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, resource allocations, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including internal staff and third-party vendors.
• Monitor project budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and timely reporting of costs.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive effective change management activities including training, stakeholder engagement, and communication.
• Prepare and present regular updates and reports on project status, risks, and benefits realisation.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in project delivery across large-scale, cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in managing internal and external delivery partners.
• Strong financial and budget management capabilities.
• Previous delivery experience in the financial services sector is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in delivering change initiatives across Technology, Operations, Sales, and Legal functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong governance and risk management awareness.

Additional Expectations:

• Ability to influence, advise, and support senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability in driving business outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Contributes to policy and process improvements and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Able to operate with high levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.