Project Manager

Job Title: Project ManagerDuration: 6 monthsInside IR35:

This is a contract opportunity for someone who has proven experience delivering complex projects within a regulated environment and can quickly establish themselves as a trusted partner to stakeholders.

This role would suit an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable operating at pace, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with governance standards.

You will be confident leading cross-functional teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and driving project delivery from initiation through to completion. You will also bring strong risk, change, and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and maintain project momentum.

The successful contractor will be able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with business, technology, and operational teams to deliver successful project outcomes and support organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex projects, ensuring project objectives are achieved.
• Apply project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress against milestones and proactively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Manage project scope and change requests, ensuring appropriate controls and governance are maintained.
• Produce and maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and status updates for stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across project teams, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers where required.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and organisational standards.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management frameworks, processes, and templates.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members and act as a point of escalation when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance project delivery effectiveness.
• Support the delivery of positive customer outcomes through all project activities and deliverables.
• Skills and Experience
• Demonstrable experience managing complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery best practices.
• Experience working within Financial Services, Insurance, or another highly regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience producing project plans, status reports, governance packs, and project documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting change management and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced project team members.
• Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV to your application.
• We're inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Excited but not sure you tick every box?
• Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply.
• We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
• We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
• Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.
• We’d love you to apply online.
• If you need a different way to apply, or have questions, please contact me at Katyayani.pathak@aviva.com