Senior Project Manager - Finance

M&G Plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects that align with strategic objectives. This role requires expertise in managing change within the Financial Services sector and a proven track record in delivering high-quality projects. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects in Financial Services.
• Understanding of different management methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering change projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within Finance Change team.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project goals.
• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Analytic skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE 2)

Job description

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Intro

M&G are looking for a Project Manager to manage projects designed to help achieve the strategic objectives of the firm’s transformation agenda, including new business growth initiatives within the Finance Change team. The team is looking for an experienced Project Manager with previous experience of Finance Change Management within the Financial Services sector. This is a great opportunity to work in a role that contributes enormous value to the company and offers valuable experience with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Adherence with the Change Lifecycle and Standards, promoting a strong project governance framework.
• Work closely with stakeholders within Finance to define project goals, scope and timelines and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Motivate a multi-disciplined team (and/or external) representatives to ensure the project delivers on time and within budget.
• Identify the key risks and issues that the relevant initiatives are running and ensure mitigating/resolution actions are fully considered and managed.
• Work closely with the PMO and other project leads, both within the Finance Change team and other business areas where necessary, to ensure consistency and alignment of the milestones delivered and any related dependencies.
• Ability to take a hands‑on role within the project, working with Finance professionals.
• Responsible for escalating and resolving issues if they arise.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and a reduction in M&G’s operational risk.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Project management experience within Financial Services with an understanding of different management methodologies, frameworks and tools.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering change projects on time and to high quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with business units and project teams.
• Strong influence and negotiating skills with an ability to manage a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong analytic and proven problem‑solving skills with an ability to negotiate pragmatic solutions to meet conflicting business requirements.
• Highly motivated, proactive and resilient.
• Excellent report writing skills so that key messages are understood.
• Ability to be flexible and to manage ambiguity during project delivery.
• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.

Experience

• Experience of managing projects and project prioritisation.
• Experience of managing stakeholders across a range of business areas.
• Experience of formal project reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required with a formal project management qualification (such as PMP, PRINCE 2) desirable.
• Significant experience in project management, with a focus on the Financial Services industry (Financial Reporting desirable).

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

Close Date: 19th December 2025

What we offer

• As a savings and investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% employee contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market‑leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options – for peace of mind.

About M&G

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G.

M&G is committed to an inclusive culture. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role, please let us know by contacting us at [e-mail].