Project Manager – IT Infrastructure – 12 Month FTC

North West

£60,000 – £70,000 + benefits

Sanderson Recruitment are supporting a well-known brand with the recruitment of a Project Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term contract (this will be paid as a salary rather than a day rate).

Our client has a number of initiatives including the offshoring of their service desk and renewed contract with their WAN Provider (Refresh of hardware, firewalls, AP etc) across 500+ locations (stores and warehouses). Finally my client is looking to roll out Windows 11, so deployment and migrations of Windows Systems is critical when applying for this role.

We are looking for a solid Project Manager who is great with project plans, budget management and time management. The successful Project Manager will have excellent stakeholder management skills, third party experience and be able to keep the technical teams honest.

This role will mainly be remote with ad hoc travel to Northern sites.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

DV Cleared Delivery Lead / Programme Manager (Outside IR35)

We are seeking a DV Cleared Delivery Lead / Programme Manager to oversee large-scale digital transformation initiatives, driving alignment and delivery excellence across multiple teams.

The role:

• Outside IR35 £650-£700 per day

• 6-month initial contract

• 2 days per week in London (hybrid)

• Requires MOD DV clearance

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Delivery Lead

• Strong track record leading Agile Team Leads and Scrum Masters to deliver at scale

• Expertise across cloud, data, and software transformation programmes

• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

• Hands-on experience with data-driven projects

This role offers the opportunity to shape and accelerate delivery across complex transformation programmes, ensuring high performance and measurable outcomes.

You must hold an active MOD DV clearance to apply.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Project Manager

• £525 (via umbrella)
• London, Bristol or York (onsite 2/3x per week)
• 12 month initial contract

Sanderson are currently partnered with a leading financial services brand to identify a Project Manager to support the development of an upcoming integration project.

Experience required;

• Financial Services background
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Organisational change or Service consolidation
• Track record delivering IT organisational change: processes, ways of working, reporting

If this is of interest, please apply online with an updated CV attached.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

🚀 Programme Manager – DV Cleared

📍 Location: Farnborough, Hampshire – 3 Days Per Week Onsite

📅 Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 per annum

Are you ready to lead cutting-edge programmes in the Defence sector? Our client is expanding rapidly, and looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to drive delivery, governance, and strategic oversight across a growing portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of defence technology, managing high-impact programmes and building trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the industry.

Ideally you will already uphold a DV level of Security Clearance.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing:

As Programme Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex technology programmes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Programme Leadership: Oversee the full lifecycle of designated programmes, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and manage programme plans, budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify risks and ensure adherence to industry standards, regulations, and security protocols (including ITAR/export controls).
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Team Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams and mentor project managers.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in processes, tools, and methodologies.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a confident and experienced leader with a passion for technology and defence innovation. You’ll need:

• 5+ years’ experience in programme/project management within a defence environment.
• Proven expertise in defence digital technologies, procurement, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with emergent technologies and high-tech organisations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, APMP).
• Deep understanding of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M).
• Ability to manage multiple complex programmes simultaneously.
• Solid financial oversight and budget management experience.

💼 Why Apply:

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of defence technology. They offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to work on high-profile, critical programmes.
• Extensive list of benefits.

If you are security cleared, apply online and we will be in touch.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Finance Transformation Programme Lead – Operating Model & Process Optimisation

Our prestigious Cambridge based global manufacturing business have an urgent requirement for an interim Finance Transformation Programme Manager to join the organisation on an initial 9 month engagement.

The Interim Finance Transformation Programme Lead will have a hands-on role in the delivery of the organisation’s finance function’s change agenda, implementing a group wide target operating model for Finance, along with driving process optimisation, system implementations, and capability building within Finance.

This Interim Finance Transformation Programme Lead will report into the Group CFO and will work across the Group’s international divisions, to align each region’s Finance Leadership Team on all aspects of the design and delivery of the finance operating model and finance transformation.

Up to £1000 per day – OUTSIDE IR35

9 month initial contract (with scope for long term extensions)

Hybrid working – Circa 2 days a week onsite in the client’s office in Cambridge

Experience needed:

• Proven multi-year experience of delivering complex finance transformation programmes
• Experience of delivering Operating Model and Process optimisation programmes, with strong preference for having done so for a Finance function
• Experience of delivering major transformation programmes within complex international businesses
• Exceptional programme planning and prioritisation skills, with a strong focus on hands-on execution and delivery
• Gravitas and credibility to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including Executive-level leaders (Up to CFO)
• Skilled in managing stakeholder dynamics, including navigating conflicting viewpoints and overcoming resistance to change
• Personable, engaging, and able to bridge the gap between Finance, IT and business
• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred

Any candidates who are not able to clearly demonstrate all of the required experience above within their CV, will not be considered for this role.

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV in the first instance. Suitable candidates will be contacted in due course. If you have not heard back within 7 days following CV submission, your application in this instance will have been unsuccessful.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Digital Project Manager – Mobile App Development – Financial Services

Our Birmingham-based financial services client has an immediate requirement for an experienced Mobile App Development Project Manager to lead the delivery of a cutting-edge mobile application for financial advice. This high-profile initiative sits at the heart of the client’s digital transformation agenda and will integrate seamlessly with their existing product and administration platforms.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the end to end delivery of the project, working with cross-functional teams and 3rd party vendors / platform providers.

Up to £750 per day – UMBRELLA ONLY

6 month initial contract (with scope for long term extensions)

Hybrid working – Circa 1 days a week onsite in the client’s office in Birmingham

Experience needed:

• Proven experience of delivering mobile app development projects
• Previous Financial Services experience, preferably with experience of working in small / medium sized FS businesses
• Any previous experience within investments, wealth management or financial advice would be advantageous
• Proven experience of leading end to end mobile app development projects, as opposed to owning a workstream in a larger mobile app programme
• Extensive previous experience of leading integration projects, ideally involving integrating mobile apps with wider platforms / core banking systems / 3rd party administration platforms
• Expertise in managing £multi-million programme budgets
• Excellent project planning, prioritisation, and resource management skills
• Gravitas and credibility to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Personable, engaging, and able to bridge the gap between IT and business

Any candidates who are not able to clearly demonstrate all of the required experience above within their CV, will not be considered for this role.

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV in the first instance. Suitable candidates will be contacted in due course. If you have not heard back within 7 days following CV submission, your application in this instance will have been unsuccessful.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Change Coordinator
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid)
Salary: £30,000 + benefits

Are you highly organised with a keen eye for detail? Looking to develop a career in change or business analysis? We’re looking for a Change Coordinator to join a dynamic and growing team, supporting the delivery of small change projects across a wide range of business areas.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong administrative background who is ready to take the next step in a career that could lead into Change or Business Analysis.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinating small change processes using tools like Jira and Excel

• Updating ticketing systems and tracking change requests and priorities

• Scheduling workshops, meetings, and maintaining stakeholder communications

• Drafting governance documents and managing change request documentation

• Monitoring budgets and tracking costs for small change activities

• Producing insightful reports to support decision-making

• Liaising with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of estimates and updates

• Managing the small change mailbox and flagging issues or actions for analysts

What’s In It For You:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible hybrid working and generous holiday allowance

• Company pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance

• Discounts on tech, travel, and leisure

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior IT Project Manager

Liverpool (Hybrid)

£55,000 + excellent benefits

Sanderson Recruitment are supporting a leading Financial Services organisation with their search for a Senior IT Project Manager on a permanent basis.

This role as the Senior IT Project Manager you will be responsible for managing a team of IT Project Managers which is critical for the delivery of the IT Portfolio plan. You will manage the delivery of medium to large-sized projects, and/or larger programmes (a mix of technical and non-technical work packages) using an agreed project management methodology.

As the Senior IT Project Manager you will facilitate the definition of project scope/requirements, defining goals and deliverables by working closely with IT Project Management, IT Applications Analysis, Business Analysis functions and Project Stakeholders.

Any previous experience within a financial services organisation will be advantageous when applying. This role is hybrid with 50% of the working month to be spent on-site in a central Liverpool location.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Planner, P6

I am currently looking for a Planner to join a leading organisation based in the UK. Within this position, the ideal candidate will have experiences of P6 and working with both internal and external suppliers

Rate – £650.00 per day inside ir35

Location – Reading

Duration – TBC

Clearance – You must be a holder of a DV MOD

• Schedule Development and setup including defining work breakdown structure (WBS) and developing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Managing forecast updates which involves collecting and verifying update information from internal and external stakeholders/suppliers. Ensure these align with both P6 planning standards of the organisation and master timeline.
• Baseline Management creating and maintaining baseline schedules. Developing and building the baseline with the project team to deliver the agreed requirements.
• Managing change of requirements through the change process – developing What-if schedules and impact analysis prior to change approval and inclusion.
• Resource loading schedules using Enterprise WBS Dictionary, to enable resource levelling across the programme and assessing impact analysis.
• Creating and presenting reports to key stakeholders within AWE – providing key data inputs into team progress meetings, monthly programme review board etc.
• Supporting the development of the wider planner community within the team – knowledge sharing and mentoring to upskill and ensure that the programme is left with enduring, high-quality support from permanent employees at the end of the contract period.
• Using knowledge and experience from previous roles to add value to the programme and the planning community.

For any questions please email me at [email protected]

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.