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Project Manager; Financial Services

Job in Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16, England, UK
Listing for: Hays Technology
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-31
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Project Manager (Financial Services) (Contract)
We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to oversee the end‑to‑end execution of a major identity and authentication modernisation programme. This role will drive delivery across Microsoft Verified , Onfido, MFA and broader IDV transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end delivery across Microsoft Verified , Onfido, MFA and IDV modernisation work streams.
Manage scope, timelines, risks and stakeholder alignment across CISO, Engineering and Helpdesk functions.
Govern the Proof of Concept lifecycle, including execution oversight, documentation, success‑criteria assessment, decision recording and executive socialisation.
Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Solution Architecture, Engineering, Business Analysis, UX and Security.
Ensure all delivery outcomes align with Strategic
003.1.1 and Strategic
003.1.2 requirements.
Provide clear progress reporting, RAID management and release governance.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven track record of delivering security or identity transformation projects at enterprise scale.

Experience with in financial services or other regulated industries.
Strong delivery governance capability, including RAID management, reporting and dependency management.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across onshore/offshore models (UK and India).
Delivery experience with authentication, MFA, SSPR or IDV programmes.
Familiarity with POC/MVP delivery cycles and agile or hybrid delivery models.
Relevant project or programme management certification (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile

PM or equivalent).

Desirable Experience

Exposure to Microsoft Entra, Verified  similar decentralised identity services.
Understanding of biometric verification vendors, such as Onfido or Yoti.

What you need to do now

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