Project Manager - Bournemouth

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Bournemouth.

Our client is seeking a results-driven Project Manager with proven experience delivering complex projects within the banking and payments sector. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical initiatives that support the development and transformation of financial systems and infrastructure.

As a Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of programs across our banking and digital payments portfolio. You’ll work collaboratively across business, technology, compliance, and third-party vendors to deliver impactful results on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects related to banking systems, payment platforms, and digital finance initiatives
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables by working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations
• Conduct regular project meetings, track progress, and ensure timely resolution of issues and risks
• Maintain clear, up-to-date project documentation, including requirements, plans, and reports
• Oversee change management, status reporting, and ensure transparent and effective stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals, compliance standards, and technical requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on banking, payments, or broader financial services
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects involving payment systems or payments infrastructure
• Good understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Trello, Confluence, or similar

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.