Project Manager - Private Assets Programme (6 Month Contract)

Project Manager - Private Assets Programme (6 Month Contract)

Location: London

A leading global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their strategic joint venture programme focused on private assets, via a world leading consultancy.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity (Inside IR35) offering £500 per day plus PAYE costs and holiday pay.

Role Overview:

You will lead multiple critical workstreams within a major transformation programme, focusing on operational model implementation, governance frameworks, and regulatory applications for a new private assets investment management business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end project management across multiple workstreams
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and timelines
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including investment, compliance, and technology
• Lead requirements gathering and process analysis
• Design and implement governance frameworks and target operating models
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple business units
• Prepare detailed documentation including BRDs and process maps
• Monitor and report on project progress and KPIs

Required Experience:

• Proven project management experience in financial services, particularly in private assets
• Strong understanding of private assets operations and governance requirements
• Experience in developing governance frameworks and target operating models
• Proficiency in project management and business analysis tools
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
• Track record of delivering complex regulatory and operational change

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP) advantageous
• MBA preferred but not essential

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme within the investment management sector.

Contract Terms:

• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £500 per day
• Inside IR35
• PAYE costs and holiday pay included
• Location: London-based

Interested candidates should have the right to work in the UK.