Project Manager

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Edinburgh. Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale AI transformation programme focused on introducing AI-enabled software development practices across multiple technology teams. This role will coordinate delivery activities, stakeholder engagement, onboarding, training and adoption initiatives while ensuring effective governance across a complex programme environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in evolving environments where both traditional planning disciplines and Agile delivery approaches are required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of AI transformation initiatives across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate team onboarding and adoption activities.
• Develop and maintain programme plans and delivery schedules.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communications.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate training, learning and enablement activities.
• Support resource planning and allocation.
• Produce governance reporting and delivery updates.
• Ensure successful execution of adoption and rollout plans. About You
• Proven technology project management experience.
• Delivery of digital or technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing programme risks and dependencies.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Experience operating within Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong governance and reporting experience. Desirable:
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Exposure to AI, automation or emerging technology initiatives.
• Knowledge of software development and engineering delivery practices. Candidates may have worked as:
• Digital Transformation Project Manager
• Technology Programme Manager
• Agile Delivery Manager
• Enterprise Change Project Manager
• Technology Transformation Consultant Personal Attributes:
• Highly organised and delivery-focused.
• Excellent communicator.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity.
• Collaborative and adaptable.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Interest in emerging technologies and AI innovation About Us FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer'.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension