Front Office IT Project Manager

Front Office IT Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Hays

£750 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: A leading investment bank is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their London office within the Front Office technology team. The role involves leading strategic IT investment projects across Banking and Markets, collaborating with senior stakeholders and global teams. The position requires a strong background in managing IT projects within the financial sector, particularly in Front Office initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of strategic IT investment projects across Banking and Markets.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and global teams.
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, execution, release coordination, and reporting.
  • Prepare documentation for Project Steering Committees, IT Senior Management, and C-Suite stakeholders.
  • Utilize Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies in project management.

Key Skills:

  • Minimum 10 years' experience as a Project Manager delivering IT projects/programmes.
  • Strong understanding of financial market products.
  • Proven ability to manage Front Office initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to operate in high-pressure environments.

Salary (Rate): £750.00/daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

A leading investment bank is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their London-based office within the Front Office technology team . This role will lead the delivery of strategic IT investment projects across Banking and Markets, working closely with senior stakeholders and global teams.

Job Details:

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Duration: Initial 6 months
  • Rate: £650-£750pd
  • Inside IR35 via Umbrella
  • Location: London
  • Hybrid: 4 days in the office

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years' experience as a Project Manager delivering IT projects/programmes , ideally within Banking and Markets.
  • Strong understanding of financial market products and experience managing Front Office initiatives .
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles , including planning, execution, release coordination, and reporting.
  • Experience preparing documentation for Project Steering Committees, IT Senior Management, and C-Suite stakeholders.
  • Proficient in both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate in high-pressure environments.

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