Senior Project Manager (12-Month FTC)

TL;DR

Senior Project Manager (12-Month FTC): Leading complex projects within Group Functions, with an accent on end-to-end delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources. Focus on engaging and influencing stakeholders, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Location: Hybrid, based in London, UK

Company

hirify.global (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor, safeguarding financial futures since 1836.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of highly complex projects, portfolios, or programmes within Group Functions.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Engage and influence stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Drive adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops and steering committees to ensure alignment.
• Monitor progress, report on key milestones and risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Proven track record of delivering large, complex, multi-supplier transformation/change projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in budget and resource management at project, portfolio, and programme levels.
• Experience in risk management and governance frameworks.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• B2 English proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Experience working within a platform and product model.
• Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in annual performance-related bonus plans and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution, life assurance, and a healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an option to buy and sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave and an electric car scheme.
• Access to various discounts for company products and high street/online stores.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with opportunities for career development.
• Flexible working options available, including part-time, term-time, and job shares.