At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting data projects and drive impactful change in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a leading financial services firm with a focus on ethics and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, bespoke bonuses, and solid benefits in a prime Manchester location.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, meritocratic setting.
- Why this job: Be the key player in transforming data into actionable insights and strategies.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in project management, ideally in fintech or financial services.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Client
Financial Services, Ethical, highly cerebral colleagues, collaborative environment and meritocratic.
Amazing location in Manchester City Centre, hybrid working 3 days in, bespoke Bonus and solid benefits.
Industry leaders utilising highly progressive Modelling & Analytics, Simulations and more.
The Role
We are looking for a delivery-focused Project / Programme Manager to become the operational right hand of the CDAO.
This is a pure project management role — you will act as the primary facilitator across a Data Engineering, AI/ML, BI, and Investment Pricing teams, translating high-level organisational ambition into structured, deliverable plans.
This is not a coordination role.
You will own delivery, challenge timelines, surface blockers early, and drive accountability.
You will also act as the central point of contact for senior leadership and third-party technical vendors, translating complex technical progress into clear commercial updates.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience delivering digital transformation, analytics, or technology-enabled change projects end-to-end.
- Proven experience operating within a regulated sector — financial services, fintech, or similar.
- Formally trained or certified in project methodologies (e. g. Agile PM Foundation, CSM, PSM, or Prince2).
- Strong academic background; a degree in a business, data, or technology-related discipline is desirable.
- Technical acumen — sufficient familiarity with the data stack (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, AI/ML workflows) to manage technical teams effectively and ask the right questions.
- Outstanding communication skills — engaging and credible with both technical engineers and senior commercial stakeholders.
- Proficient in project management tooling, particularly Azure Dev Ops; familiarity with Jira, Asana, or similar is a plus.
- Proactive and self-directed — comfortable managing ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn't yet exist.
- Strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for avoidable slippage.
Full job description available upon request. Please feel free to call any of the team at People Genius for more information on this role.
Keywords
Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Data Project Manager, PM, CSM, Prince2, Analytics, Data PM
Junior Programme Manager - Data & Analytics in Manchester employer: PeopleGenius
PeopleGenius is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Manchester, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within the fast-evolving fields of Data Engineering and AI/ML. Our commitment to delivering impactful solutions in regulated financial services ensures that you will be part of a meaningful mission, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and engaging workplace.
