At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the implementation of a low-code CRM platform in a dynamic financial services environment.
- Company: Growing financial services organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pay, and hands-on project experience.
- Other info: Ideal for self-starters looking to make an impact in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Shape project delivery while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Proven IT Project Management skills and experience in low-governance environments.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We have an opportunity for an IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of a low-code CRM / workflow automation platform within a growing financial services organisation. This is a hands-on delivery role in a low-maturity project environment, where governance, templates and delivery structures are still being established. The successful contractor will be expected to create structure while delivering, taking ownership of both delivery execution and light-touch governance setup.
What will you be doing?
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of the already selected low-code platform.
- Establish pragmatic, lightweight project governance.
- Create and maintain core delivery artefacts (plans, RAID logs, reporting, change control).
- Manage delivery across business and technical workstreams.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders, SMEs and third-party implementation partners.
- Facilitate workshops and support hands-on requirements gathering (BA activity required).
- Drive delivery momentum, proactively managing risks, issues and dependencies.
- Provide clear and consistent reporting to senior stakeholders.
What do you need to demonstrate to be successful?
- Proven IT Project Management delivering low-code CRM / workflow automation platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management across business and technical teams.
- Experience working in low-governance or immature delivery environments, where structure must be created.
- Hands-on hybrid Project Manager / Business Analyst capability.
- Experience running workshops and gathering requirements directly with business users.
- Financial Services sector experience (lending highly desirable).
- Jira experience.
About You
- Self-starter who can create structure in ambiguous environments.
- Hands-on and delivery focused (not purely governance / PMO-led).
- Strong facilitator and communicator.
- Comfortable “rolling sleeves up” and doing BA-style work.
- Pragmatic, adaptable and solutions-oriented.
- Able to influence without relying on formal hierarchy.
- Based within an easy commute to central Manchester.
The Engagement
- July start
- 6-month contract
- Outside IR35
- Hybrid working – 2 days per week onsite in Manchester / 3 days UK based remote working
Please note: Contractors must provide services via their own UK Limited Company (Director engagement only).
Project Manager - Systems Implementation employer: Change Specialists
Join a dynamic financial services organisation that values innovation and hands-on leadership in project management. With a hybrid working model based in Manchester, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages personal growth and the development of practical skills in a supportive environment. As a Project Manager, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape project governance while driving impactful implementations, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
