Our Worcestershire based client have a contract requirement for an experienced hands-on Programme Manager / Lead to manage a high-profile Cyber Security initiative. The role holder will help pulled together and refine several technical, strategic and operational focused workstreams into one cohesive solution.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience in:

• End to end delivery of large complex programmes involving both technical and business change elements
• excellent stakeholder management abilities at all levels of business user and management of third party resource
• Cyber Security, Business Continuity Management, Data Loss Prevention are all highly advantageous but not essential.

Hybrid role with 2/3 days a week on site.

6 month initial contract with extension highly likely

Role will be via umbrella engagement

Please send CV in the first instance for review.

Our client a well known and establish General Insurance company are actively looking to hire a Project Manager to join a busy project within their Finance Team.

Title: Project Manager

Duration: 6 Months

Location: York with travel to Norwich required, 2 days per week on-site

Day Rate: £550prd (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)

The Projects: Initial Project – PAS system build for Annuities, 2nd Project Building Corporate Bank Accounts

Skills & Experience Required:

• Looking for a seasoned Project Manager
• Experience of governance
• Strong Road Mapping experience
• Ability to delivery across projects
• Experience of picking up projects already commenced, cleanse and rebuild quickly.
• Experience of turning around projects quickly
• Identify and Recover any gaps within a project.
• Worked on Finance or Corporate Banking Projects
• Have worked within the Financial Services or Insurance or for a a large complex regulated business
• Anyone who had previous banking & payments experience or had previously build corporate bank accounts would ideal.

Exciting Opportunity for a Business Change Project Manager!

Sanderson is proud to partner with a leading financial services organisation in search of a Business Change Project Manager to drive a high-impact programme with multiple workstreams.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, monitor, and review project progress
• Manage resources efficiently and motivate teams
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Deliver compelling PowerPoint presentations to showcase progress
• Oversee cost, resource, and budget management with precision
• Lead business change initiatives with confidence
• Work closely with the business to understand key challenges and drive transformation

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in business change environments
• Expertise in Target Operating Models (highly desirable)
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo

Our market leading client based in Bristol are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager who has strong end to end experience of implementing ERP solutions.

Multi year programme of work, coming in at the very start.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong skills and experience in the following areas:

• ERP solution implementation, ideally MS Dynamics but others considered: Oracle, Infor, NetSuite, SAP, etc.
• End to end solution implementation experience across multi-site organisations from RFI stage
• Manufacturing, FMCG or Facilities Management background
• Delivery focused and capable of managing a small focused team alongside external resource and third parties
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities

Hybrid role based from Bristol.

Please send CV in the first instance for more details of the role.

Infrastructure Project Manager – Cloud & Data Centre

Glasgow (Hybrid)

Permanent

Up to £60k plus excellent benefits

Are you an ambitious Infrastructure Project Manager with Cloud & Data Centre experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, working with global clients on complex, high-impact projects?

Our client is looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Infrastructure Project Manager who will be responsible for planning and delivering infrastructure projects, ensuring timelines are met, and keeping both clients and internal teams aligned.

The role will have you:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of Cloud & Data Centre infrastructure projects.
• Managing multiple projects where no two days are the same, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Working closely with clients who may not always know what they want, helping them define and refine requirements.
• Collaborating with technical teams to pick up the fine details, ensuring clarity, accountability, and successful delivery.
• Keeping projects on track using MS Project, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Communicating confidently and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from tech teams to senior executives.

The ideal candidate will bring these skills to the table:

• Proven project management experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, and Data Centre.
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Excellent planning knowledge using MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
• A problem solver who thrives in uncertainty and can steer projects in the right direction.
• Someone who isn’t stuck in their ways, you’ll be supported, mentored, and shaped to fit the role and grow within the company.

Benefits teaser:

• An enviable share option scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• On-site gym and PT sessions

If you’ve got the skills listed above, apply now!

Change & Communication Manager, Finance Transformation

Change & Communication Manager role Available – Reading Based – Hybrid

We’re looking for an experienced Change & Communication Manager to join Finance Transformation team. This role offers the chance to drive successful adoption of finance transformation initiatives across Europe’s largest roofing and waterproofing expert.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Change Impact Assessments for finance transformation initiatives
2. Develop and execute Change Management and Communication Plans
3. Create engaging stakeholder communication materials
4. Conduct Stakeholder Analysis and Training Needs Assessments
5. Execute People Readiness Assessments to track adoption progress

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years experience in change management for large-scale transformation programs
• Experience with Finance Transformation including operating model changes
• Strong understanding of finance operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on site (Reading) min 3 days per week

Currently entering a period of growth and business change, this leading employer is looking to add to its team with the appointment of a Project Manager. This organisation has recently been given sign off on a number of projects within the national security sector to bring the government’s IT systems in line with its exacting standards as well as drive forward to market leading standards. This role is critical in that success.

This role will oversee a project portfolio consisting of; Agile Software, Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data and Machine Learning.

The role will also be responsible for Project start-up and initiation; project and/or stage planning; project delivery and governance; effective financial and stakeholder management; management of risks and issues, clearly communicating any issues that significantly impact the projects; progress monitoring and managing transition into service.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in some of the following:

• Formal training in project methodology (Prince2, APMP etc.)
• Experience of working in an Agile environment
• First class stakeholder management and influencing skills. Including managing internal virtual teams, external suppliers, and relationships with senior management
• A detailed understanding of the full project life cycle, including requirements analysis and business case approval to implementation, Quality review and acceptance
• Demonstrable experience of using advanced planning techniques including; plan design, dependency identification, estimation and scheduling
• Current DV clearance is required to start

Project Manager
Hybrid: 2-3 days a week on-site, Gloucester
£50,000 – £55,000

A major UK Insurance organisation are seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead IT, business change, and regulatory projects. You’ll be responsible for managing project scope, planning, scheduling, and ensuring successful delivery within time and budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scoping, Planning & Scheduling: Define project scope, develop project plans, identify dependencies and risks, and manage resources and costs.
• Business Benefit & Financial Management: Contribute to business cases, manage change control, and ensure projects remain within budget.
• Delivery & Communication: Resolve issues, maintain quality standards, provide regular updates, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, manage expectations, and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Governance: Deliver project artefacts, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing IT, business change, and regulatory projects.
• Strong project management skills (scope, planning, scheduling, risk management).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in delivering within budget and timeline constraints.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex projects, we’d love to hear from you! Applicants must be local.

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

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