Ascent People Ltd
Information Technology Project Manager

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IT Project Manager, Manchester City Centre, 3 days a week in the office.
Financial Services, Fintech, Software Development, Software Delivery, Change, IT, Regulatory.
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge in delivering software development and implementation projects? We’re recruiting a permanent Project Manager to join a Manchester City Centre Fintech company, with offices conveniently located right next to Piccadilly train station.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of various projects, including end-to-end software delivery, change and regulatory projects.
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- Leading the delivery of multiple projects from inception to completion.
- Owning project planning, scoping, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Gathering requirements, mapping processes, and producing project documentation.
- Coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring successful delivery to customers.
- Managing budgets, forecasting resources, and tracking project performance.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have fintech or financial services experience.
- Strong background in software delivery and other IT projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
- A proactive problem-solver who can adapt to shifting priorities.


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Location: Manchester
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000
Type: Permanent, full-time
If you’re passionate about delivering impactful projects and ready to take the next step in your career, I would love to hear from you. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat.
Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy, and applications from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.
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