18 project manager jobs found in Manchester

A high-growth consumer connectivity business in Manchester is looking for an experienced Contract Project Manager to take full ownership of delivery across a busy and expanding project portfolio. The business is in a strong growth phase - adding new consumer products and running multiple concurrent internal projects. This is not a coordination role. They need someone who owns their workstreams, drives accountability across the business, and gets things done without needing managing. What you will be doing Take full ownership of a broad project portfolio spanning new product launches, internal change, and operational improvement Manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-moving, resource-light environment Drive accountability across senior stakeholders - chase actions, hold people to commitments, keep delivery moving Work closely with the CEO, CTO, and senior management team on a day-to-day basis What we are looking for Proven strong track record...

Customer Delivery Manager/Project Manager - Fintech £375-£400 per day | Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Central Manchester) Outside IR35 About the Business Our client is a market-leading FinTech organisation - Their cloud-based platforms support financial institutions in delivering seamless financial journeys, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences across the lending lifecycle. With a strong reputation for innovation and digital transformation, they partner with some of the UK's most recognised financial services brands. The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Customer Delivery Manager to join a growing delivery team focused on the successful implementation of enterprise Fintech/SaaS solutions within the lending sector. This role sits at the heart of customer delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex software implementations, building strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered...

Programme Manager (CRM) £600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve...

Programme Manager (CRM)£600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve...

Programme Manager (CRM)£600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve...

Programme Manager (CRM) £600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to...

Programme Manager (CRM) £600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively...

Programme Manager (CRM)£600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve concerns. *...

A high-growth consumer connectivity business in Manchester is looking for an experienced Contract Product Manager to own the launch and growth of a new VoIP product - with further consumer products to follow. The business has a strong and growing customer base and is now diversifying its product portfolio for the first time. VoIP is the immediate priority, with mobile SIM, mesh, and home security sitting in the roadmap behind it. This is a genuine ground-up product opportunity with real commercial impact from day one. What you will be doing Own the VoIP product end-to-end from launch - this is live and time-sensitive Build training programmes for a customer service team split across the UK and internationally Work directly with the Sales Director to drive attach rates and grow ARPU Manage the product roadmap for subsequent launches across the consumer portfolio Scale product capability as the business grows - including potential acquisition scenarios What we...

A high-growth consumer connectivity business in Manchester is looking for an experienced Contract Product Manager to own the launch and growth of a new VoIP product - with further consumer products to follow. The business has a strong and growing customer base and is now diversifying its product portfolio for the first time. VoIP is the immediate priority, with mobile SIM, mesh, and home security sitting in the roadmap behind it. This is a genuine ground-up product opportunity with real commercial impact from day one. What you will be doing Own the VoIP product end-to-end from launch - this is live and time-sensitive Build training programmes for a customer service team split across the UK and internationally Work directly with the Sales Director to drive attach rates and grow ARPU Manage the product roadmap for subsequent launches across the consumer portfolio Scale product capability as the business grows - including potential acquisition scenarios What we...

Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager Contract: Initial 6 Months (Highly Likely Extension) Start Date: July 2026 Location: Manchester (12 days per week onsite) Engagement: Outside IR35 We are supporting a major UK media and entertainment organisation as they continue a significant enterprise transformation programme centred around Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll. They are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, planning, governance and execution activities across a complex Payroll implementation and optimisation programme. This is a high-profile contract opportunity within a well-known household brand, offering the chance to work alongside senior stakeholders, systems integrators and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of critical payroll capabilities. Key Responsibilities Own and drive the end-to-end Oracle Fusion Payroll testing strategy. Develop detailed test plans, test schedules and governance...

Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager Contract: Initial 6 Months (Highly Likely Extension) Start Date: July 2026 Location: Manchester (12 days per week onsite) Engagement: Outside IR35 We are supporting a major UK media and entertainment organisation as they continue a significant enterprise transformation programme centred around Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll. They are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, planning, governance and execution activities across a complex Payroll implementation and optimisation programme. This is a high-profile contract opportunity within a well-known household brand, offering the chance to work alongside senior stakeholders, systems integrators and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of critical payroll capabilities. Key Responsibilities Own and drive the end-to-end Oracle Fusion Payroll testing strategy. Develop detailed test plans, test schedules and governance...

Product Owner: 4 Month Contract - Manchester/Hybrid Type: 4 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP Are you ready to take the lead on innovative projects that shape the future? We are seeking a Product Owner to join our dynamic team and drive product vision, strategy, and execution. If you have a passion for turning ideas into impactful products and a knack for collaboration, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As a Product Owner, you will be at the forefront of our product development process. Your key responsibilities will include: *Defining Vision: Craft and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with our business goals and customer needs. *Prioritising Backlog: Manage and prioritise the product backlog to ensure the development team is focused on delivering the most valuable features. *Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to gather...

Product Owner: 4 Month Contract - Manchester/Hybrid Type: 4 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP Are you ready to take the lead on innovative projects that shape the future? We are seeking a Product Owner to join our dynamic team and drive product vision, strategy, and execution. If you have a passion for turning ideas into impactful products and a knack for collaboration, we want to hear from you! What You 'll Do: As a Product Owner, you will be at the forefront of our product development process. Your key responsibilities will include: *Defining Vision: Craft and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with our business goals and customer needs. *Prioritising Backlog: Manage and prioritise the product backlog to ensure the development team is focused on delivering the most valuable features. *Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and stakeholders,...

Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager Contract: Initial 6 Months (Highly Likely Extension) Start Date: July 2026 Location: Manchester (1–2 days per week onsite) Engagement: Outside IR35 We are supporting a major UK media and entertainment organisation as they continue a significant enterprise transformation programme centred around Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll. They are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, planning, governance and execution activities across a complex Payroll implementation and optimisation programme. This is a high-profile contract opportunity within a well-known household brand, offering the chance to work alongside senior stakeholders, systems integrators and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of critical payroll capabilities. Key Responsibilities Own and drive the end-to-end Oracle Fusion Payroll testing strategy. Develop detailed test plans, test schedules and governance frameworks....

Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager Contract: Initial 6 Months (Highly Likely Extension) Start Date: July 2026 Location: Manchester (1–2 days per week onsite) Engagement: Outside IR35 We are supporting a major UK media and entertainment organisation as they continue a significant enterprise transformation programme centred around Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll. They are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Payroll Test Manager to lead the testing strategy, planning, governance and execution activities across a complex Payroll implementation and optimisation programme. This is a high-profile contract opportunity within a well-known household brand, offering the chance to work alongside senior stakeholders, systems integrators and business teams to ensure the successful delivery of critical payroll capabilities. Key Responsibilities Own and drive the end-to-end Oracle Fusion Payroll testing strategy. Develop detailed test plans, test schedules and governance...

PMO Coordinator | Professional Services / Technology | Remote | £400 - £500 day (Outside IR35) The Company Our client is a well-established, fast-paced organization delivering a high-profile business separation program. With strong leadership and a complex transformation roadmap, this is an opportunity to get involved in a large-scale, business-critical initiative. Work on a major business separation (carve-out) program with real impact Exposure to senior stakeholders and steering group decision-making Collaborative environment across multiple business workstreams (non-IT focused) Opportunity to enhance tools, processes, and reporting frameworks within a complex program The Role This PMO Coordinator role sits at the heart of a large-scale carve-out, supporting coordination across multiple workstreams and ensuring the successful delivery of key milestones within a structured program environment. Coordinate PMO activities across multiple...

Design Manager – Water About the Role We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to work for our growing engineering design consultancy. You will lead and deliver multidisciplinary design projects within the water industry . This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing design teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and meeting programme and safety expectations across regulated infrastructure projects. THE ROLE CAN BE PERMANENT OR CONTRACT (OUTSIDE IR35), FULL TIME AND BASED MAINLY FROM THE MANCHESTER OFFICE, HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED. Key Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff Grow the design team while fostering a positive, collaborative working culture Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures Ensure all design work is undertaken in...