Project Manager

Role: Project Manager

Location: London or Northampton or Knutsford (Hybrid)

Duration: 6/12 Months

Day rate: 525 via Umbrella

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Project Manager to support governance, oversight, and change delivery across Group Stress Testing and Risk, Finance & Treasury (RFT). You will work in a fast-paced environment, partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance, effective governance, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver governance frameworks and artefacts supporting Group Stress Testing compliance.
• Maintain evidence and audit trails (RAIDs, reporting packs, board papers).
• Provide project analytics and reporting, including dashboards, financials, and change control insights.
• Support end-to-end project lifecycle across Stress Testing & Impairments.
• Drive consistency, best practice sharing, and continuous improvement across the function.
• Build strong relationships with global stakeholders and influence governance outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Experience managing complex business change at portfolio level.
• Strong background in governance, audit, risk, controls, or regulatory environments.
• Prior experience in financial services (Barclays experience a strong advantage).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and translate complex requirements into governance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare presentations, briefings, and reports.
• Solid understanding of risk, compliance, governance, and project management lifecycle.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Navigator or similar governance tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-influencing abilities.
• Highly proactive, resilient, and able to learn new systems quickly.