Project Manager - Systems Implementation

IT Project Manager - Low Code Platform Implentation Outside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid (Manchester – 2 days per week onsite)

We have an opportunity for a IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of a low-code CRM / workflow automation platform within a growing financial services organisation. This is a hands-on delivery role in a low-maturity project environment , where governance, templates and delivery structures are still being established.

The successful contractor will be expected to create structure while delivering , taking ownership of both delivery execution and light-touch governance setup.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the already selcted low-code platform.
• Establish pragmatic, lightweight project governance.
• Create and maintain core delivery artefacts (plans, RAID logs, reporting, change control).
• Manage delivery across business and technical workstreams.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, SMEs and third-party implementation partners.
• Facilitate workshops and support hands-on requirements gathering (BA activity required).
• Drive delivery momentum, proactively managing risks, issues and dependencies.
• Provide clear and consistent reporting to senior stakeholders.

What do you need to demonstrate to be sucessful?

• Proven IT Project Management delivering low-code CRM / workflow automation platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management across business and technical teams.
• Experience working in low-governance or immature delivery environments, where structure must be created.
• Hands-on hybrid Project Manager / Business Analyst capability.
• Experience running workshops and gathering requirements directly with business users.
• Financial Services sector experience (lending highly desirabel).
• Jira experience.

About You

• Self-starter who can create structure in ambiguous environments.
• Hands-on and delivery focused (not purely governance / PMO-led).
• Strong facilitator and communicator.
• Comfortable “rolling sleeves up” and doing BA-style work.
• Pragmatic, adaptable and solutions-oriented.
• Able to influence without relying on formal hierarchy.
• Based within an easy commute to central Manchester.

The Engagement

• July start
• 6-month contract
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week onsite in Manchester / 3 days UK based remote working

Please note: Contractors must provide services via their own UK Limited Company (Director engagement only).