Delivery Project Manager (Wealth & Asset management / Pensions)

Project Delivery Manager
Location: Edinburgh or London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Wealth & Asset Management | Type: Permanent

Lead high-impact project delivery across wealth and asset management initiatives

The Role
As a Project Delivery Manager at Capco, you’ll lead complex programmes across the financial services landscape. You’ll shape and oversee key projects for leading investment platforms and wealth management firms, building strong client relationships while ensuring that high-quality solutions are delivered on time and to specification. With your focus on delivery excellence, risk management and continuous improvement, you’ll make an impact that matters in every phase of project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the full project lifecycle: scope, estimation, planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Manage delivery teams across Agile and traditional models to meet milestones efficiently.

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, ensuring proactive communication and issue resolution.

• Monitor deliverable quality and risks, and guide your team through sprint execution and prioritisation.

• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying lessons learned and optimising future delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven project management experience within financial services, ideally Wealth & Asset Management or pensions.

• Demonstrated success in software delivery and leading cross-functional delivery teams.

• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong understanding of investment platforms, financial regulations, and operational processes.

• Experience liaising with internal functions and external clients to support project integration.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with or within a technology platform provider.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in daily stand-ups/scrums.

• Knowledge of risk management, reporting cadence, and performance metrics.

• Background in software development or related technology fields.

• Professional project management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM).

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture

• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications

• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick—workshops, certifications, e-learning—your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues. #BeYourselfAtWork is the cornerstone of our success and a value that our employees live and breathe every day.

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