Project Manager (Change & Innovation Lead)

The role: We are currently working exclusively with a successful specialist banking business in Cardiff. Reporting to Head of IT the role of Project Manager (Change & Innovation Lead). This newly created role of Project Manager (Change & Innovation Lead) will lead the banks change agenda, ensuring the successful delivery of business critical initiatives, operational improvements & technology transformation. The role provides end-to-end oversight of change across the business, embedding governance & driving innovation (including AI) and ensuring business readiness and continuity. Further responsibilities for Project Manager (Change & Innovation Lead) include… • Oversee the delivery of key programmes and projects • Own and maintain the enterprise change framework, ensuring consistent delivery in line with project plans • Provide central oversight of all change activity, including strategic transformation & operational improvements • Chair and/or support governance forums ensuring initiative prioritisation, capacity management and risk mitigation • Ensure all change activity is aligned to business strategy & risk appetite • Lead the identification & implementation of innovation initiatives with a firm focus on AI & automation • Strong oversight of the Banks testing program in partnership with Head of IT and Head of Customer Services The Company: • A successful specialist banking business offering highly competitive lending and savings products The Person: • Proven experience of leading change if transformation functions ideally within financial services sector • Strong experience of providing company-wide change oversight including governance, prioritisation and reporting • Proven track record of delivering complex programmes and projects • Strong understanding and hands on experience of UAT frameworks • Some experience of driving AI, automation or innovation initiatives • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • Demonstrate the ability to balance innovation and change with the control applicable within a regulated environment Salary: £45k - £70k (doe) plus bonus, pension & 25 days holiday