Junior Project Manager

1 week ago


Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom eTeam Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Junior Project Manager

Location: Northampton and Knutsford (Hybrid role)

Duration: 6 months contract + possible extension of 6 months (based on performance)

Work setup: Hybrid / 2-3 days onsite

Client: Bank

Pay Rate: £304 per day through FCSA Umbrella.

Role Description:

Client is looking for Project Manager with experience in Agile methodologies and Change Management to lead strategic initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain.

The role involves managing complex projects across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across retail banking, corporate banking, payments, or risk & compliance domains.

Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA.

Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Drive stakeholder engagement across business units, technology teams, and external vendors.

Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new systems, processes, or regulatory changes.

Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., RBI, SEBI, Basel III) and internal governance standards.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and workshops to build agile maturity.

Track and report project performance using dashboards and KPIs aligned with business outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (MBA or PMP preferred).

Strong experience in Agile delivery and enterprise-level change management.

Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or Prosci Change Practitioner.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI.

Preferred Skills:

Good IT exposure or Banking experience is an advantage

Experience in digital transformation, fintech integration, or regulatory change programs.

Understanding of financial products and services (e.g., credit, payments, wealth management).

Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.


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