Our client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team within the financial services sector. This role is focused on managing projects that deliver on strategic initiatives across the organisation. The successful candidate will engage with various business stakeholders, ensuring project objectives align with their needs while meeting regulatory and internal standards. The role encourages an entrepreneurial mindset and offers a collaborative environment to drive profitability and business transformation. This position requires extensive experience in project management, ideally in a change delivery or transformation function.
Job Duties:
- Lead the planning, initiation, and scoping of projects by working closely with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, assess current processes, and identify project risks and dependencies.
- Translate business needs into comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring clarity of direction for all involved parties.
- Oversee the analysis and mapping of existing business processes and champion the design of improved workflows.
- Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for process automation, efficiency improvements, and innovation.
- Direct and coordinate project activities throughout the delivery lifecycle, managing project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Ensure the successful delivery of projects by monitoring progress, proactively addressing risks and issues, and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and senior management.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams, including technical teams and external suppliers, to guarantee alignment and timely execution.
- Oversee the development and execution of test plans and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate solutions meet business requirements.
- Manage the operational implementation of changes, including coordinating training, updating documentation, and ensuring effective communication across the organisation.
- Facilitate smooth transitions to new systems or processes, supporting staff and clients throughout the change process.
- Ensure projects comply with Change Control processes, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and change records.
- Deliver regular progress updates to stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the project team by identifying lessons learned and implementing best practices.
- Stay informed of industry trends, emerging methodologies, and new technologies to drive innovation in project delivery.
- Encourage professional growth through ongoing training, certification, and active participation in knowledge sharing within the organisation.
Job Requirements:
- Extensive experience in Project Management within financial services, ideally in a change delivery or transformation function.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to lead, control, motivate and focus people across all levels of the business.
- Strong objective facilitation skills that encourage collaboration, energise participation across project teams, and adeptly resolve conflict.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Apps (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops, Miro, and SharePoint management is beneficial but not essential.
What You’ll Love:
Our client’s culture is vibrant and inclusive, built on the principles of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. The environment fosters collaboration and innovation, encouraging individuals to bring their best selves to work. Located in St Peter Port, Guernsey, the head office provides a flexible workspace along with modern amenities, creating a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, playing a significant role in driving the bank's strategic objectives and working on transformative projects in the financial services landscape.
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