Contract
Investment Management
HR
Circa £90k
London
London Area, United Kingdom
PMO
17.04.2026
Description
- Project Manager
- Wealth Management/Advisory
- Can be remote working but comfortable with office attendance as and when needed
- Circa £90k, 6 mth Fixed Term Contract
Fidarsi is partnering with an established wealth manager who are seeking a highly capable Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of complex programmes, ensuring strong governance, effective execution, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role spans programme management, hands-on delivery, and PMO leadership, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational control.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme & Project Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale programmes and projects, from initiation through to closure
- Define and manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple workstreams
- Ensure alignment of programme outcomes with organisational strategy and business objectives
- Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across the portfolio
Delivery Leadership
- Drive execution of complex change initiatives, ensuring milestones and benefits are realised
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technology, operations, risk, and business units
- Provide clear direction and leadership to delivery teams, fostering accountability and high performance
- Ensure consistent delivery methodologies and best practices are applied
PMO & Governance
- Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, reporting, and controls
- Produce high-quality reporting for senior stakeholders, including progress, risks, and financials
- Support portfolio prioritisation, resource planning, and capacity management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal control requirements
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing insight and challenge where needed
- Facilitate decision-making through clear communication and structured reporting
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience delivering complex programmes in fast-paced environments
- Strong knowledge of programme governance, PMO frameworks, and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels
- Experience managing budgets, financial tracking, and benefits realisation
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bring structure to ambiguity
Preferred Background:
- Experience in financial services or regulated environments
- Exposure to strategic transformation, digital, or regulatory change initiatives
Key Attributes:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Commercially aware and results-oriented
- Adaptable and resilient in changing environments
- Strong leadership and influencing capability