Project Manager | S3 | Digital | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Project Manager | S3 | Digital | Milton Keynes | Internal MobilityCountry: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Digital is looking for a Project Manager based out of Milton Keynes.

This role is on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

You will be a project manager for multiple projects within the TSB migration programme.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the smooth implementation of new products, services and functions by understanding the impact of change and anticipating risks and issues.
• Considers the potential risks associated with of suggestions and recommendations made around business requirements and project solutions, escalating where required.
• Leads effective engagement with project team members and stakeholders in support of robust and successful project outputs.
• Drives for customer satisfaction through appropriate engagement and endorsement from management, project team members and business stakeholders with regards to proposals and recommendations.
• Provides challenge and scrutiny around selection of the chosen approach and delivery of the change in support of a successful outcome for the business.
• Plays a key role in determining and agreeing the best method of introducing recommendations to the business.
• Uses data modelling practices to analyse findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience:

• Solid knowledge of investigation techniques, business process modelling, requirements development and impact assessment (Required)
• Excellent analytical and modelling skills, analytical mindset, evidence-based approach (Required)
• Experience managing project resources in a matrix environment (Required)
• Experience operating in a project / programme environment, working with agile and waterfall delivery methodologies and meeting deadlines (Required)
• Problem solving skills (breaking down complex problems into manageable pieces, vetting assumptions, create frameworks, testing hypotheses) (Required)
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with project timeframes (Required)

Soft Skills:

• Direct management of project resources may be required in this role, and matrix management outside formal line management structures (Preferred)
• Able to build rapport and establish credibility at all levels (Required)
• Able to plan and prioritise workloads for any team members in support of project deadlines (Required)
• Able to work independently with limited guidance from project manager / sponsor (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Salary Range:

£49,274.00 - £73,912.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location.

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.

If you want to know more about the opportunity:

Please contact Jamie O’Neil – jamie.oneil@santander.co.uk

The Santander Way

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Ready to make it happen?

It starts with you. It starts here.