About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a Change function within the financial services sector. This is an initial 6‑month contract with potential for extension and will be an onshore, site‑based role in Cheshire. Offshore delivery is not applicable for this role.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance (Finance / Actuarial) workstream within a wider transformation programme focused on delivering Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) buy‑in / buy‑out capability. The role will operate closely alongside a core programme delivering a new Policy Administration System and associated finance interface feeds.

The successful candidate will bring strong project management fundamentals, with particular strengths in dependency management, stakeholder engagement, and finance delivery.

Responsibilities:

Manage the Finance (Finance / Actuarial) workstream within a BPA buy‑in / buy‑out transformation programme
Own and manage dependencies between the Finance workstream and the core programme delivering a new Policy Administration System
Oversee the delivery of Finance system changes to support new interface feeds, including both automated and manual processes
Develop and manage Finance delivery plans, ensuring alignment with overall programme milestones and timelines
Provide Finance input into core project plans, with a focus on delivery through Product Backlog Items (PBIs) and Sprint Planning
Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues related to Finance delivery
Align Finance delivery plans with the evolving approach and timelines for BPA buy‑in capability

About You

Proven experience working as a Project Manager within financial services change environments
Strong background in Finance delivery, Finance system change, or Actuarial‑adjacent programmes
Experience managing complex dependencies across large, multi‑workstream programmes
Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable engaging with senior Finance, Actuarial, and programme leadership teams
Solid understanding of project governance, planning, RAID management, and delivery controls

Desirable:

Experience working on Bulk Purchase Annuity, pensions, or life insurance programmes
Previous involvement in Policy Administration System transformations or major platform change

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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