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About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager to work for our client within the finance industry. This is initially a 12 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. 

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to delivery Client Implementation Projects for predominantly Corporate Actions & Income Processing. You will work closely with the client to agree on the project scope and plan and ensure that the project adheres to the firm’s delivery standards and ensuring that both client and internal teams are held accountable.  

Strong influencing skills are needed to keep deliveries on track and ensure contractual obligations are met. 

Responsibilities:
 
  • Lead end-to-end SaaS/software implementation projects from project initiation through go-live.
  • Partner with clients to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans and proactively track milestones and dependencies.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, QA, Data/Conversion, and Client stakeholders.
  • Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and steering discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues to ensure timely resolution.
  • Track scope changes and support structured change management processes.
  • Coordinate and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring effective defect tracking and prioritization.
  • Oversee data migration activities in collaboration with internal analysts and client teams.
  • Support Program Increment planning and participate in relevant Agile ceremonies.
  • Ensure readiness for go-live and coordinate transition to production support teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of implementation processes and delivery standards.

About You

  • 3–6 years of experience managing end-to-end software or SaaS delivery projects.
  • Proven experience delivering technology projects within a banking, financial services, or software vendor environment.
  • Solid hands-on experience across core project management areas including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, scope/change tracking, and status reporting.
  • Experience tracking project financials and timelines
  • Experience working directly with external clients in a delivery or implementation capacity.
  • Ability to independently manage small-to-medium implementation projects with minimal oversight.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working across globally distributed teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and confidence in challenging and clarifying requirements when needed.
  • Willingness to work in a hybrid model (2–3 days per week in the office).

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Corporate Actions Processing or Asset Servicing.
  • Experience using JIRA and Confluence.
  • Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are a plus

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

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.

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 and work-place pension

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