Senior Project Manager - Risk Management & Governance

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Risk Management & Governance
Location: London or Cardiff/Remote with occasional travel
Salary/Rate: £456 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 20/07/2026
Job Type: Contract - 12 months

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading data analytics clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Senior Project Manager to join their team for a twelve-month contract.

The role sits within the Global Products & Analytics

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong project management experience, preferably within complex, cross-functional or regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA or Master's in Project Management).
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without authority.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and performance tracking frameworks
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms).
• Experience leveraging AI tools within their project management practices
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, drive strategic outcomes, and align projects to business objectives.
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, data privacy, compliance) preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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