Project Manager

About The RoleFDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager to work for our client within the finance industry. This is initially a 12 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. Our client is seeking a Project Manager to delivery Client Implementation Projects for predominantly Corporate Actions and Income Processing. You will work closely with the client to agree on the project scope and plan and ensure that the project adheres to the firm''s delivery standards and ensuring that both client and internal teams are held accountable. Strong influencing skills are needed to keep deliveries on track and ensure contractual obligations are met. Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end SaaS/software implementation projects from project initiation through go-live.Partner with clients to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.Develop and maintain detailed project plans and proactively track milestones and dependencies.Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, QA, Data/Conversion, and Client stakeholders.Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and steering discussions with internal and external stakeholders.Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues to ensure timely resolution.Track scope changes and support structured change management processes.Coordinate and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring effective defect tracking and ..... full job details .....