Project Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Project Manager (Fintech): Supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives and growth plans within a car leasing business with an accent on process optimization, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on tracking programs, gathering business requirements, and ensuring successful project embedding through UAT and post-launch support.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Watford, UK (Hybrid: 60% office attendance required).

Salary: £44,901–£49,890

Company

A leading financial services group and award-winning car leasing provider committed to sustainable mobility and inclusive workplace practices.

What you will do

• Lead and track a variety of operational projects to support business growth.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project plans are executed effectively.
• Gather business requirements and manage change control processes to ensure successful outcomes.
• Analyze current processes to identify risks, eliminate failures, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including process maps and procedural materials.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Must be able to work from the Watford office at least 3 days per week.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project management or leading key projects.
• Strong multitasking, planning, and analytical skills.
• Experience with process mapping and identifying operational risks.
• Proficiency in Excel and presentation software.
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and challenge collaborators to achieve positive results.

Nice to have

• Experience in website development or working closely with IT departments.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Trello.
• Previous experience managing PMO tools like Product Plan.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies.
• Inclusive culture with dedicated support for diversity and health initiatives.