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Project Manager

  • Posted February 14, 2025
  • £400 - £500 per day
  • Leeds
  • Contract

IT Project Manager

  • 6 month initial contract
  • £500max (inside IR35)
  • Leeds 2x per week

Sanderson are currently partnered with a consultancy to support a major public sector programme. This is part of a legacy system replacement project working within the Cash Forecasting and Drawdown workstream.

Responsibilities;

  • Manage the day-to-day running of the Cash Forecasting and Drawdown Project
  • Manage the project through the full project lifecycle from initiation to hypercare
  • Ensure plans, RAID and standard project management governance is embedded and followed
  • Manage a team which includes permanent employees, contractors and sub-contractors, onshore and offshore

Required Experience;

  • Experience in Finance and Accounting and Oracle systems
  • Background in deploying Oracle modules
  • Experience with EPM / Enterprise Performance Management systems

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    Project Manager - Low Code

    • Posted February 12, 2025
    • £550 - £700 per annum
    • Edinburgh
    • Contract

    Project Manager

    Edinburgh (Hybrid)

    Up to £700 – Umbrella

    An excellent new opportunity has just become available to join one of the world’s leading providers of life insurance, pensions, and asset management as a Project Manager.

    This role will be working on the Low Code work stream as the organisation is on a large multi-year simplification programme.

    You should have:

    • Extensive experience in a Project Manager role.
    • Low Code, Citizen Development or Pega experience is a must
    • Business readiness & operational knowledge would be highly preferred
    • Knowledge of tools Jira or Confluence
    • Customer focused projects would be beneficial
    • Agile working experience – sprints, retros etc
    • Financial Services experience would be preferred but open to other sectors
    • Someone that can sit across Tech & Business

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      Business Change Consultant

      • Posted January 28, 2025
      • £500 - £700 per day + via Umbrella
      • Hybrid Working - London, Norwich or Worthing - 2 days per week in the office
      • Contract

      Are you passionate about driving change and making a real impact? Our client is on an exciting journey to transform and accelerate growth across their global business. From process improvements and digital product expansions to leveraging cutting-edge technology and modern data capabilities.

      We’re looking for someone who:

      • Thrives on finding innovative solutions to enable change.
      • Is proactive, disciplined, and ready to dive in.
      • Takes ownership and leads initiatives to success.
      • Loves collaborating with teams and engaging stakeholders.
      • Is motivated by delivering impactful results for the business.

      What’s in it for you?
      In this role, you’ll be at the heart of delivering change for our global business, working closely with teams to drive initiatives that truly make a difference. From leading projects to ensuring business readiness for change adoption, you’ll be helping to shape our future while growing your career.

      What you’ll bring:

      • Proven experience leading end-to-end change projects in a fast-paced environment, ideally within insurance or financial services.
      • Expertise in change methodologies and tools with a people focus
      • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
      • A knack for delivering at pace with agility and focus.
      • A background in navigating business transformation and change.

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        IT Project Manager- software delivery

        • Posted January 21, 2025
        • £60000 - £65000 per annum + pension + core benefits.
        • London
        • Permanent

        IT Project Manager- software delivery, customer portals

        £65,000 + benefits

        Home based contract with travel to London required (fully expensed)

        Keywords: Software delivery lifecycle OR SDLC and Project Manager OR Delivery Manager OR Implementation Manager AND Agile Scrum AND Azure API

        Following recent internal promotion we are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with expertise in Agile Scrum, and who has a strong understanding and experience of the software development lifecycle.

        As the IT Project Manager you will lead on the delivery of a brand new customer portal and associated mobile application, working with 3rd party on and offshore development teams in delivery.

        Key experience you must have:

        • Strong software project delivery experience, managing web and mobile application projects
        • Experience of delivering customer-facing software/tools/portals- highly beneficial
        • Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
        • A good understanding of Azure API management, Azure DevOps
        • Have overseen non-functional requirements like penetration testing, performance monitoring information security frameworks

        This is a very specific requirement needing those skills listed above. Please ensure that you meet most if not all of the criteria before considering applying.

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          Project Manager, Business Change, Finance, Fully Remote

          • Posted
          • £50000 - £60000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Holiday, Cover
          • Full Remote Working
          • Contract

          Project Manager, Business Change, Financial Services, Fully Remote

          Project Manager (Business Change / Financial Services)

          Working Arrangement – Fully Remote

          Working Type – 12 Month FTC (Extension Likely/Made into Permanent Role)

          Salary – £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + (Annual Bonus & Benefits)

          The Role

          We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading financial services company.

          The Project Manager will be accountable for the successful delivery of and exciting change and centralisation initiative within the company and its workforce. Ensuring alignment with the company’s strategy and adherence to the project’s governance framework.

          Your Experience

          To thrive in this role, we’re looking for someone with proven experience in Business Change projects such as ways of working or regulation changes, within finance settings such as Banking, Pensions and Insurance.

          You’ll be someone who has successfully applied relevant project management methodologies such as Scrum and Agile.

          Consistently delivering high-quality business outcomes while ensuring projects stay within scope, budget, and time-lines, all while maintaining strong governance. You’ll also be able to manage multiple workloads across teams.

          We’re seeking a delivery-focused individual who can communicate effectively and build trust with stakeholders, guiding them through the project and fostering an open and cooperative environment. Your resilience will shine through as you provide valuable insights and make recommendations for improvements across business change, life-cycle, policies, processes, and procedures.

          Benefits

          A competitive Salary (Depending on Experience)

          33 days including Bank Holidays

          Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme

          Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company

          Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays, and electrical goods.

          Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans.

          A company-wide Well-being programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial well-being.

          A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave

          A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance (Death in Service) & Group Income Protection

          Apply to find out about our other benefits.

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            Senior Project Manager- ERP

            • Posted January 18, 2025
            • £77000 - £82000 per annum + 10% bonus, 7% pension, 23 days hols,
            • Bristol
            • Permanent

            Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager – Full ERP Implementation

            Bristol – hybrid working conditions available- 2 to 3 days per week onsite

            £77,000 – £82,000 base package + disc. profit share 10% + 7% matched pension + PMI + 23 hols

            Keywords: “Project Manager” OR “Programme Manager” AND “erp” OR “sap” OR “dynamics” OR “D365 OR “Oracle” OR “salesforce”

            We are looking for an experienced senior Project Manager who will lead the end-to-end implementation of a multi-year, enterprise ERP Programme to include; back-office systems, field service solutions and best-of-breed applications, where needed, to underpin future business growth and to driver operational efficiencies.

            You will be responsible for finalising technology selection from shortlisted supplier demos, creation of the full programme proposal, cost and resource planning, execution and post-implementation support. You will help drive a programme team made up of business sme’s, internal technology teams and third party suppliers.

            Key strengths we are looking for:

            • A strong appreciation of data and how to improve value driven from data held as part of the implementation.
            • Previous experience in the delivery of a full, end-to-end implementation of an enterprise scale erp system is essential.
            • A background of working in an environment with a field-based workforce would be highly beneficial.
            • Strong change management skills- able to bring non-technical business users on the journey.
            • Proven experience of integrations with other business systems and middle-ware technologies.
            • Strong 3rd party management, able to hold suppliers to account.
            • Strong stakeholder experience, comfortable operating at MD and FD level.

            This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of one of the largest technology transformations this company has undertaken. It also plays a critical part in their future business growth.

            If you have previously implemented an enterprise erp system from cradle to grave then please apply by sending your most up to date and tailored CV based on this text.

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              Project Manager - Pensions

              • Posted January 16, 2025
              • £58500 - £59500 per annum
              • Project Manager - Pensions Up to £59,500 + excellent benefits Darlington - Hybrid working
              • Permanent

              Project Manager – Pensions

              Up to £59,500 + excellent benefits

              Darlington – Hybrid working

              A leading financial services organisation is looking for a Project Manager with pensions experience based in Darlington with hybrid working with 1-2 days on-site per month.

              We are looking for a Business Change professional with experience delivering pension projects. My client has some big transformation projects within this space so knowledge of pensions is a must.

              My client is looking for someone who is delivery focused, someone who can build trust with stakeholders, taking them on a journey throughout the project and encouraging an open and honest environment.

              You will have strong project management and planning skills, and hold a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM, MSP. Experience of managing and delivering projects within a pension environment would be highly desirable for this role.

              This role has one of the best benefits packages on the market.

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                Senior Project Manager

                • Posted January 13, 2025
                • £500 - £600 per day + via Umbrella
                • Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in the office in York or London
                • Contract

                Sanderson is proud to partner with a leading financial services organization that has recently acquired a portfolio of life and protection business.

                They are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager to lead the integration of the newly acquired business into their existing operations.

                Key Responsibilities:

                • IT Integration: Develop and implement strategies to unify separate IT environments, infrastructure, and Microsoft tenants.
                • Strategic Planning: Define the long-term IT operating model, ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic goals.
                • Critical Deliverables: Manage high-priority tasks, including Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) exits, Microsoft Tenant integration, and call recording migrations.
                • Governance & Structure: Establish robust governance, frameworks, and processes for the IT elements of the Watch Programme.
                • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leaders, including CIOs and Group Directors, to ensure programme objectives are met.
                • Vendor Engagement: Oversee RFP/RFI processes and manage transitions to Global Service Providers or outsourcing partners as needed.

                Key Skills & Experience:

                • Microsoft Expertise: Deep knowledge of Microsoft environments and integration strategies.
                • M&A Integration: Proven track record of integrating IT systems, operating models, and infrastructures during organisational mergers.
                • Programme Leadership: Strong governance and programme management experience, capable of managing complex, high-stakes initiatives.
                • Stakeholder Influence: Ability to navigate sensitive challenges and effectively communicate with executive-level stakeholders.
                • Change Management: Skilled in driving operational efficiencies, developing IT strategies, and managing team transitions.

                What We’re Looking For:

                You’ll bring credibility, leadership, and structure to a complex integration programme, ensuring seamless delivery and future-proofing of the IT estate. Your approach will be solution-oriented, with an eye toward delivering synergies, efficiencies, and long-term value.

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                  Senior Project Manager - FTC

                  • Posted January 7, 2025
                  • £60000 - £68000 per annum
                  • Edinburgh
                  • Permanent

                  Senior Project Manager – FTC (1 or 2 years)

                  Northwest England (Hybrid)

                  Up to £68k

                  We currently have opportunity for 2 seasoned Senior Project Managers to join an organisation who are currently going through a massive period of transformational change and growth.

                  As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead activity across the lifecycle of the project, ensuring the successful delivery of the businesses transformational change demands.

                  Main Areas of Responsibility:

                  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, quality, within scope and within budget.
                  • Identify and manage project risks and issues
                  • Manage relationships with all stakeholders including third party management

                  Key Requirements:

                  • Vast Project Manager experience with a preference on Infrastructure/Tech Project Management
                  • Experience working with project/programme supply & demand, forecasts & trackers and providing reports
                  • Strong leadership skills, able to drive a team and define roles & responsibilities.
                  • Knowledge of change management tools, such as SharePoint and MS project.
                  • Financial Services experience essential
                  • Pragmatic, enthused individual that can drive project delivery and manage multiple projects
                  • Experience of telephony or product simplification projects would be highly advantageous

                  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly engaged, collaborative team on their growth journey.

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                    Service Manager

                    • Posted January 3, 2025
                    • £50000 - £60000 per annum
                    • London site
                    • Permanent

                    Service Manager

                    Salary to £60,000

                    London – on site

                    Must be eligible for DV clearance

                    We are looking for a proactive and strategic Service Manager to join our team. This role is focused on managing configuration items, ensuring service compliance, and mitigating risks, while driving continuous improvement in processes and team performance. You will lead investigative work, analyse complex situations, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional user outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both technical and user-focused strategies, and the ability to influence stakeholders and build long-term relationships.

                    Key Responsibilities

                    – Oversee the management of configuration items and related information to ensure service compliance and risk mitigation.
                    – Lead investigations into existing processes, identifying problems, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
                    – Collect information, analyse conflicting data, and develop well-rounded recommendations to improve workflows and processes.
                    – Lead and develop a team of experts to ensure service improvements are delivered effectively.
                    – Work on the evaluation of requirements for change implementation, setting policy and standards for the team.
                    – Take accountability for issues, proactively identifying potential problems and finding solutions before they escalate.
                    – Drive efforts to achieve excellent outcomes for users by focusing on user needs and championing user research

                    Key Requirements

                    -Experience in service improvement or related roles, with a strong focus on process optimisation and user outcomes.
                    – Ability to lead and inspire a team of experts to drive change and improve service delivery.
                    – Strong analytically and problem-solving skills, with the ability to absorb complex information and translate it into actionable solutions.
                    – Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build long-term, strategic relationships.
                    – Knowledge of user research methodologies and an understanding of the distinction between user needs and user desires.
                    – Experience in setting and maintaining policies and standards in a service-oriented environment.
                    – Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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