Contract Role – Belfast (Hybrid) – £575 Umbrella/day, 9 month contract

Project Manager Lead – Market Operations Transformation

Are you ready to take on a role at the heart of a major global markets transformation programme?

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager Lead to join a high-profile Market Operations Transformation initiative, driving strategic change across multiple workstreams — from risk and controls to automation, data transformation, and client service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a complex, fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly influence future state operating models and deliver lasting impact.

The role:

You’ll play a key part in delivering multi-year strategic change programmes, ensuring governance, risk management, financial control, and stakeholder engagement are all managed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee programmes and projects within the transformation portfolio.
• Lead governance processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Manage budgets, prioritisation, and new project initiation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Partner with risk and control teams to ensure robust change risk management.

Skills required :

• Significant project management experience (ideally in financial services).
• PMP certification preferred; Six Sigma a plus.
• Strong ability to develop and track project plans.
• Experience with project metrics, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, VISIO, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).

If you’re passionate about delivering transformation in a complex and fast-moving environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply now to be considered.