FDM Group

Have you had a career break of 12+ months? Do you have 5+ years of commercial experience, including hands-on experience in Data, Analytics, or related technology roles? Are you ready to re-join the workforce with structured training, support and career coaching included? Then you'll want to hear about the UK's leading Returners Programme and the opportunities to join our Data & Analytics Practice . Our Returners Programme is specifically designed to support professionals returning to work after a career break. Having restarted over 550 careers since 2016, our Returners Team are here to support you through every stage of the journey, ensuring you have the confidence, skills and opportunity to step back into a successful and rewarding career in business or technology. You'll be joining FDM as a Consultant within our Data and Analytics Practice, where you will be delivering large-scale projects for our clients across a wide range of sectors and specialist areas. Depending on your background and experience, you could take on the role of: BI Developer Data Engineer Data Scientist Machine learning Engineer Robotic Process Automation Consultant Whatever your experience, we can help you progress from where you left off, whether at mid, senior or lead consultant level. Within the FDM Skills Lab you'll receive upskilling in: Business intelligence and advanced analytics Diverse data modelling, engineering and warehousing Automation and machine learning Modern data platforms and tools used to forecast, analyse and unlock business value This structured learning is designed to complement your prior experience, helping you gain momentum and confidence while staying aligned with the current market. There are progression opportunities towards Principal Consultant level and the opportunity to explore diverse roles and assignments for a range of global companies in your return to the workforce. Ready to launch the next phase of your career? At FDM, we find driven people from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to your continuous growth, we offer a non-linear career journey with our Skills Lab helping guide you to the future you want. Your skillsets will grow. Clients will value your increased expertise. And your career will thrive exponentially. Minimum qualifications Looking to return to work after a break in your career of 12+ months At least 5 years of prior commercial industry experience, ideally within data analytics, technology or a related field A strong aptitude and interest in business and technology as well as data driven problem solving Commitment to at least two years of full-time employment with FDM The right to work in the UK Why join us? Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more 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'. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Have you had a career break of 12+ months? Do you have 5+ years of commercial experience in industry? Are you ready to re-join the workforce with training and career coaching included? Then you'll want to hear about the UK's leading Returners Programme and how it helps 100+ returners restart their careers every year. Our Returners Programme is specifically designed to support professionals returning to work after a career break. Having restarted over 500 careers since 2016, our Returners Team are here to support you through every stage of the journey, ensuring you have the confidence, skills and opportunity to step back into a successful and rewarding career in business or technology. FDM is a business and technology consultancy that services the industry across five core specialisms. Each of our Practices provides our Returners with a career path in their most suited field, so we can help you develop and build on your previous skills and experience across multiple capabilities. The FDM Practices Software Engineering Change & Transformation IT Operations Data & Analytics Risk, Regulation & Compliance You'll join FDM as a Consultant and provide services to our clients relating to your field and Practice. There are progression opportunities towards Principal Consultant level and the opportunity to explore diverse roles and assignments for a range of global companies in your return to the workforce. Ready to launch the next phase of your career? At FDM, we find driven people from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to your continuous growth, we offer a non-linear career journey with our Skills Lab helping guide you to the future you want. Your skillsets will grow. Clients will value your increased expertise. And your career will thrive exponentially. Minimum qualifications Looking to return to work after a break in your career of 1+ year At least 5 years of previous commercial industry experience A strong aptitude and interest in business and technology Commitment to at least two years of full-time employment with FDM The right to work in the UK Why join us? Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more 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'. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Microsoft Purview Structured Data Governance Specialist to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 3 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a remote role. Our client is undertaking a significant data governance and control uplift focused on structured enterprise data across analytics, reporting, and regulatory use cases. The role will play a key part in configuring and embedding Microsoft Purview to govern structured data assets across Azure based platforms, enabling trusted data, improved lineage, and regulatory compliance. This is a hands on delivery role working closely with data, analytics, and technology stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead the configuration and implementation of Microsoft Purview with a primary focus on structured data sources Design and manage Purview scans, collections, and data maps for structured platforms including Azure SQL, Synapse, and Azure Data Lake Configure classifications, sensitivity labels, business metadata, and lineage for structured datasets Support the definition and implementation of structured data governance operating models, including ownership and stewardship Work with stakeholders to embed Purview into analytics, reporting, and regulatory workflows About You Strong hands on experience implementing Microsoft Purview for structured data governance use cases Proven experience working with structured data platforms such as Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Data Lake Gen2, or similar Solid understanding of structured data concepts including relational models, data warehouses, and analytics architectures Experience designing or operating enterprise data governance frameworks Comfortable working in a client facing environment and translating governance into practical delivery Minimum 5 years' experience in data governance, data management, or data platform delivery roles About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. 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

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager to work for our client within the finance industry. This is initially a 12 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. Our client is seeking a Project Manager to delivery Client Implementation Projects for predominantly Corporate Actions & Income Processing. You will work closely with the client to agree on the project scope and plan and ensure that the project adheres to the firm's delivery standards and ensuring that both client and internal teams are held accountable. Strong influencing skills are needed to keep deliveries on track and ensure contractual obligations are met. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end SaaS/software implementation projects from project initiation through go-live. Partner with clients to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and proactively track milestones and dependencies. Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, QA, Data/Conversion, and Client stakeholders. Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and steering discussions with internal and external stakeholders. Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues to ensure timely resolution. Track scope changes and support structured change management processes. Coordinate and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring effective defect tracking and prioritization. Oversee data migration activities in collaboration with internal analysts and client teams. Support Program Increment planning and participate in relevant Agile ceremonies. Ensure readiness for go-live and coordinate transition to production support teams. Contribute to continuous improvement of implementation processes and delivery standards. About You 3-6 years of experience managing end-to-end software or SaaS delivery projects. Proven experience delivering technology projects within a banking, financial services, or software vendor environment. Solid hands-on experience across core project management areas including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, scope/change tracking, and status reporting. Experience tracking project financials and timelines Experience working directly with external clients in a delivery or implementation capacity. Ability to independently manage small-to-medium implementation projects with minimal oversight. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Self-motivated and comfortable working across globally distributed teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-driven environment. Strong problem-solving skills and confidence in challenging and clarifying requirements when needed. Willingness to work in a hybrid model (2-3 days per week in the office). Nice to Have Knowledge of Corporate Actions Processing or Asset Servicing. Experience using JIRA and Confluence. Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are a plus 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'. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. 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

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a PMO to work for our global financial services client. This is initially a 6-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Bristol. Responsibilities: Administrative Support: Assist Delivery Lead in planning and executing delivery by tracking Milestones /Actions and requirements Progress Monitoring: Track project progress , identify potential issues, and raise to the Delivery Lead to agree implemented solutions to keep projects on schedule Coordinating with BA's, Business SMEs to oversee Business Readiness and UAT testing Communication: Serve as a liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure everyone is informed about project progress and changes. Using Teams channel and email DL to deliver regular updates to SME's and Stakeholders Documentation: Maintain project documentation, including reports, meeting notes, and project plans, RAIDD logs to ensure all information is up-to-date and accessible Meeting Coordination: Organize and participate in project meetings, ensuring that agendas are prepared and minutes are recorded Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track Delivery Tracking & MI: Oversee the Project Delivery Tracking Tools. Provide regular MI Reports to SME's and Stakeholder including producing Burn-Down reports Quality Assurance: Ensure that the project deliverables meet the quality standard and align with client expectations About You 3+ years' experience in a PMO role or demonstrable involvement in project and programme delivery Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail Experience working within a global or multi-regional organisation Broad understanding of People/HR functions and technology delivery processes (desirable) PPM qualification such as PRINCE2, P3O, or MSP is highly advantageous Degree-educated or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. 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

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a PMO and Change Management Consultant (HR Technology) to work for our client within the retail sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London. Our client is seeking a consultant who can bring structure, momentum, and clear thinking to a busy HR transformation programme. This opportunity requires someone who blends PMO discipline, change management expertise, and HR technology delivery experience- ideally an individual who thrives in complex environments and can shift seamlessly between detailed coordination and senior stakeholder engagement. The role spans two key workstreams: Supporting a Talent Acquisition Technology Transformation initiative Leading change management and communications for a HR offboarding process improvement programme Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition Technology Transformation Own the PMO function across the project - managing timelines, risks, RAID logs, stakeholder responsibilities, and decision logs Translate business requirements into structured documentation including process flows, functional summaries, and change impact assessments for vendor discussions Coordinate inputs across global and regional TA, HRIS/Workday, Legal, Cybersecurity, IT Integration, and vendor partners Prepare materials for Steering Committees, HR leadership, governance forums, and design authority meetings Support vendor coordination - scheduling deep dives, consolidating responses, tracking actions, and aligning global, US, and regional scope Distil complex technical dependencies (Workday business processes, integrations, data flows, AI compliance, configuration constraints) into clear, decision-ready options for senior leaders Keep cross-functional teams aligned across varying levels of maturity and decentralised operating models Change Management & Communications Maintain and enhance the change and communications plan for an HR offboarding initiative, including messaging for HRBPs, managers, and impacted staff Support cascade communications, training waves, demos, and hypercare planning Translate process and tooling decisions into user-friendly communications, FAQs, training assets, runbooks, and briefing packs Partner with Operations, Legal, Technology, and Change leads to shape a consistent narrative and address compliance and risk considerations early Track adoption, readiness, and feedback- adjusting the plan in response Work closely with the project manager on planning, interdependencies, and wider programme deliverables as needed About You Background in HR transformation, HR or Talent Acquisition technology, or HRIS-related delivery Experience in consulting or PMO roles within HR or People Systems Familiarity with Workday, HiredScore, Paradox, ServiceNow HRSD, or ATS implementations is a plus but not essential Personal Attributes Fast learner who can absorb complex information quickly and turn it into clear, actionable outputs Proactive and solutions-oriented - brings recommendations, not just problems Calm under pressure, comfortable managing deadlines, shifting scope, and multiple workstreams simultaneously Strong judgment, particularly around risk, compliance, and communication sensitivity Detail-oriented without losing sight of priorities Able to build relationships quickly and adapt to stakeholders at different levels of maturity 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'. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. 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