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FS Project Manager - Manager/Associate Director - Consulting
Grant Thornton (UK)
📍 Belfast
Management and Consultancy
Job description
Job Description & Summary Grant Thornton is seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Consulting team.<br><br>Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.<br><br>The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success within the project management and change and innovation space.<br><br>This is a fast-paced, high-growth environment, offering the opportunity to build on existing skills while working alongside talented professionals.<br><br>The role will focus on delivering consulting services in finance transformation, operational excellence, project and change management, strategy, digital, and business transformation, with a particular emphasis on core project management responsibilities in the banking and financial services domain.<br><br>Embrace the possibility to apply at Grant Thornton we are constantly upskilling our staff.<br><br>If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, please do not be discouraged from applying.<br><br>We value a growth-oriented mindset and are dedicated to supporting you in reaching your full potential.<br><br>Roles & Responsibilities Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas, including: Project Management Delivery Leading the delivery of complex projects and programmes for key clients across various industries, ensuring high-quality outputs and successfully meeting tight deadlines.<br><br>Defining and driving projects across all stages of the project life cycle.<br><br>Leading cross-functional teams spanning multiple business units and functions.<br><br>Defining, scoping and delivering comprehensive project documentation including, but not limited to, status updates, governance updates, RAID logs, project initiation documents etc.<br><br>Leading development of comprehensive project plans, defining roles and responsibilities and creating clear communications strategies.<br><br>Experience in mapping end-to-end customer journeys for retail banking products such as personal loans, mortgages, and credit cards.<br><br>Leading the identification of value add activity and identification and implementation of innovative process improvements and solutions.<br><br>Business Development Offering expert advice on project and programme management, delivery frameworks and operational improvements.<br><br>Acting as a key liaison between multi-faceted project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.<br><br>Leading workshops to define project scopes and business requirements, ensuring outcomes are documented and shared with relevant stakeholders.<br><br>Engaging stakeholders across various disciplines to drive project momentum and success.<br><br>Leading and driving Business Development initiatives including the preparation of proposals and tenders for new client opportunities.<br><br>Skills and Experience Education and Certifications A third level degree, with a strong academic record.<br><br>Project Management certification, with a demonstrated ability to apply best practices, tools and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, or tailored approaches) to deliver measurable project outcomes.<br><br>Minimum of 6<br>- 10 years of relevant experience depending on the level being applied for.<br><br>Skills and Competencies Strong Project / Programme Management experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams comprised of clients, consultants and third-party vendors.<br><br>Financial Services Industry experience including Retail Banking, Asset Management and Insurance.<br><br>Familiarity with Central Bank of Ireland Regulatory Landscape including the Consumer Protection Code.<br><br>Understanding of retail and commercial banking products (loans, mortgages, credit cards).<br><br>Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end projects across all stages of the project life cycle, particularly in complex and demanding environments.<br><br>Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence and developing effective working relationships.<br><br>Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Experience in leading business development opportunities as well as crafting and responding to client proposals would be favourable.<br><br>Expertise in C-Suite / Senior Management engagement and communication.<br><br>An ability to balance big-picture thinking with acute attention to detail.<br><br>A natural curiosity to explore new business opportunities.<br><br>A creative, problem-solving mindset and initiative-driven approach.<br><br>About Us We are Grant Thornton Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda.<br><br>With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed wherever theyre located.<br><br>At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located.<br><br>We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.<br><br>Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.<br><br>At GT Ireland we dont just predict your future, we build it.<br><br>A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.<br><br>What does this mean for you? A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients.<br><br>We respect and value your experience.<br><br>And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.<br><br>It is how it should be.<br><br>Grow with us At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued.<br><br>If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.<br><br>Our Benefits Please follow this link ( for information on our generous benefits package.<br><br>About the Team Equity, diversity and inclusion At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues.<br><br>We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs.<br><br>People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.<br><br>We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm.<br><br>We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.<br><br>Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.<br><br>Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.<br><br>You form the bedrock of our firms best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.<br><br>Reward and benefits Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish.<br><br>We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.<br><br>Recognition We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.<br><br>Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. xwzovoh <br><br>Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.<br>TPBN1_NI