At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a crucial systems migration project and manage the entire project lifecycle.
- Company: Dynamic financial services firm in Newcastle with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants and offering excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by driving a key project in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Strong project management skills and experience with cross-functional teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client, a financial services firm in Newcastle, is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead a key systems migration project on an initial 6‑month fixed‑term basis. As Project Manager, you will work within a small project team and be responsible for delivering a business‑critical migration programme. You will take ownership of the end‑to‑end project lifecycle, working collaboratively with IT, operational teams, senior stakeholders, and third‑party suppliers to deliver a successful migration within agreed timescales, budget, and quality expectations. Start date is ASAP.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong project management background across planning, governance, risk, budget, and stakeholder management.
- Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing third‑party suppliers.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working within structured project delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Prince2, etc.).
- Financial services, pensions, wealth management, or regulated industry experience highly desirable but not essential.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of a business‑critical systems migration project from initiation through to implementation.
- Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Coordinate internal teams, stakeholders, and third‑party suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
- Provide regular project reporting and governance updates to senior stakeholders.
- Drive stakeholder engagement, business readiness, and change adoption activities.
- Ensure delivery aligns with agreed scope, quality standards, and project governance frameworks.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy. To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Project Manager - System Migration in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Core-Asset-Consulting
At our financial services firm in Newcastle upon Tyne, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Project Manager, you will not only lead critical projects but also benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant city known for its rich history and community spirit.
