Project Manager

Project Manager

Our client is looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead and manage projects across the firm. This is a 12 month fixed term contract role.

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Vacancy type

Contract

Sector

Business Change

Specialisim

Project / Programme Manager - Investments

Location

Glasgow

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

16635

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

14/10/2026

Closing date

04/11/2026

Job Description:

Our client is looking to appoint a Project Manager to lead and manage projects across the firm. In this role you will be responsible for delivering projects from inception through to implementation.

Skills/Experience:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of delivering projects.
• Experience managing projects through the full life cycle, from initiation to post-implementation review.
• Experience in budget management and resources.
• Experience delivering business and technology change.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through the full life cycle, from initiation to delivery and post-implementation review.
• Defining project scope and objectives.
• Delivering projects to agreed quality, time and budget.
• Coordinate activity across operational teams and external suppliers, managing dependencies.
• Building strong working relationships with project stakeholders.
• Run workshops and steering meetings.
• Plan and manage internal and external resources.
• Monitor expenditure and manage project budgets.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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T: 0131 264 0233 M: 07535 897 789 E: rachael@core-asset.co.uk

Rachael O'Neill Director, Investment Operations and Accounting & Finance

Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.

Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.

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