Job Description

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Project Manager – Transaction Processing (Technology Change)

Rate: £520 per day (Umbrella)
Length: 6 months with high possibility of extension
Location: Northampton – minimum 2 days per week onsite
Travel: No regular travel required; occasional visits to Radbroke may be needed

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a transaction‑processing focused technology project within a complex, enterprise environment. The role sits within a wider digital and technology change portfolio and will focus on delivering improvements and transformation across transaction processing capabilities.
You will be responsible for end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring strong governance, risk control, and stakeholder engagement throughout the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑end project management of a transaction‑processing technology initiative
Ownership of budget management, forecasting, and cost control
Effective stakeholder management, engaging senior business and technology partners
Proactive risk and issue management, including escalation where appropriate
Delivery of high‑quality project reporting, analysis, and governance updates
Coordinating resources across multiple delivery teams and workstreams
Supporting change and transformation initiatives within a digital and technology environment
Ensuring adherence to corporate governance, risk, and control standards
Contributing to cost‑benefit analysis (CBA) and value‑based decision‑making
Applying strong business acumen to balance delivery, risk, and strategic outcomes

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering transaction‑processing or technology change initiatives
Strong background in budgeting, financial management, and reporting
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in risk management, controls, and issue escalation
Experience delivering digital or technology change in structured environments
Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving capability
Comfortable working within governance‑led, enterprise delivery frameworks

Working Arrangements

Based in Northampton, with a minimum expectation of 2 days onsite per week
No regular travel required, with occasional visits to Radbroke if needed