Project Manager
Requirements
Candidates must have proven technology project management experience with a focus on digital or technology transformation. Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, along with strong stakeholder management and governance skills, is required.
Job Description
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh.
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale AI transformation programme focused on introducing AI-enabled software development practices across multiple technology teams.
This role will coordinate delivery activities, stakeholder engagement, onboarding, training and adoption initiatives while ensuring effective governance across a complex programme environment.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in evolving environments where both traditional planning disciplines and Agile delivery approaches are required.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery of AI transformation initiatives across multiple workstreams.
- Coordinate team onboarding and adoption activities.
- Develop and maintain programme plans and delivery schedules.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communications.
- Monitor risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation plans.
- Coordinate training, learning and enablement activities.
- Support resource planning and allocation.
- Produce governance reporting and delivery updates.
- Ensure successful execution of adoption and rollout plans.
About You
- Proven technology project management experience.
- Delivery of digital or technology transformation initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing programme risks and dependencies.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Experience operating within Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.
- Strong governance and reporting experience.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes.
- Exposure to AI, automation or emerging technology initiatives.
- Knowledge of software development and engineering delivery practices.
Candidates may have worked as:
- Digital Transformation Project Manager
- Technology Programme Manager
- Agile Delivery Manager
- Enterprise Change Project Manager
- Technology Transformation Consultant
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised and delivery-focused.
- Excellent communicator.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity.
- Collaborative and adaptable.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Interest in emerging technologies and AI innovation
About Us
FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Why join us
- Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
- Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
- Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
- Annual leave and work-place pension
Skills
About FDM Group
We’re FDM, an award-winning global business and technology consultancy. For over 30 years we’ve been powering the people behind tech and innovation. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch more than 25,000 careers globally to date and we are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide. Diversity, equity and inclusivity is at the core of everything we do. We have 2,500+ employees worldwide, with over 75 nationalities working together as a team. From our origins in Brighton, UK, we now have 18 centres located across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific and are now on the FTSE4Good Index.
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