Senior Project Manager

Waystone

Senior Project Manager delivering strategic transformation projects for Waystone in financial services. Leading initiatives across teams and ensuring effective project management and delivery.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation projects or large workstreams within enterprise programs
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations
Oversee the implementation of new processes, technology, and organisational restructuring
Drive stakeholder alignment by facilitating brainstorming sessions, workshops, and problem-solving discussions
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functional teams
Influence key decision-makers and drive consensus on complex business challenges and solutions
Assess scope expansion impact and obtaining approvals where necessary
Utilize KPIs, dashboards, and project plans to assess project success
Conduct post-project reviews to document lessons learned and refine best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience in project management, business transformation, or change management within financial services (funds industry preferred)
Proven track record in delivering large-scale strategic projects using industry-standard methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, etc.)
Experience in financial management and reporting, ensuring budgets remain on track
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of project management frameworks, tools, and techniques
Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbusiness transformationchange managementfinancial managementbudgetingAgileWaterfallLeanKPI assessmentpost-project reviews

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder alignmentrelationship buildinginfluenceproblem-solvingcommunicationproactivecommitment to learningfacilitationconsensus building