Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Product Office team on a 12-month contract basis. This full-time role will focus on the successful implementation of a new core investments solution across both Investment Operations and Investment Management functions. The Project Manager will work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, third-party technical teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery, in line with established frameworks and risk management processes.
Job Duties:
- Direct, guide, and monitor project resources to achieve agreed milestones and objectives
- Develop and maintain project plans and roadmaps
- Plan and allocate project resources effectively
- Track progress against project goals and adjust plans as needed
- Prepare agendas and attend project meetings, maintaining accurate notes and action records
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of action points
- Communicate with project team members, internal business customers, and third-party partners
- Prepare regular progress reports, including regulatory updates as required
- Manage project initiation and closure activities
- Drive continuous improvement of programme and project management processes
- Ensure adherence to the organisation’s values of Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation throughout project delivery
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Delivery Manager or Project Manager
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to build trust, manage team dynamics, and motivate others
- Experience in coaching teams through change initiatives
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions independently
- Articulate and credible at senior management level, with excellent reporting skills
- Relevant project delivery qualification (e.g. Prince 2, Agile) and/or service management qualification (e.g. ITIL)
- Experience delivering high-quality digital software projects (desirable)
- Previous experience in a financial services environment (desirable)
- Proficient with Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft tools including SharePoint, Project, Excel, and Word
What You’ll Love:
Our client combines a strong family-oriented culture with the professionalism of a global financial services business. With a foundation built on Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence, they offer a supportive and collaborative work environment. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, private healthcare, life insurance, flexible working hours, pension schemes, volunteering opportunities, and professional development programmes. Joining this team means becoming part of a positive and engaging community that values transparency, excellence, and respect for all.
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