Software Project Manager

Overview

Project Manager – Software Implementations

Location : Northampton (Hybrid, 2 days a week)

Salary : Up to £65,000 (depending on experience) + 20% bonus

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to drive the end-to-end delivery of software projects within a complex and fast-moving environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong stakeholder management, rigorous planning, and the ability to land change successfully across business and technology functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of off-the-shelf software implementation projects from inception through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business, operations, and technology to ensure buy-in and successful adoption.
• Prepare business and technology teams for change through structured planning, forecasting, and communication.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, budgets, and resources, ensuring delivery against agreed time, cost, and quality.
• Operate within governance frameworks, producing required documentation and clear reporting.
• Close projects effectively, ensuring lessons learned and business readiness are embedded.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing software implementation projects
• Background in fast-paced, matrixed environments where priorities can shift quickly.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior colleagues.
• Strong communication skills, able to bring clarity to complex change.
• Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches .
• Strong organisational, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Desirable: Knowledge of financial services or payments would be a strong advantage.

If you are a Project Manager with the drive and experience to deliver complex software projects in a fast-paced setting , apply today.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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