Front Office IT Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£750 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Summary: A leading investment bank is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Front Office technology team in London. The role involves leading strategic IT investment projects across Banking and Markets while collaborating with senior stakeholders and global teams. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, particularly within the financial sector. The role is hybrid, requiring four days in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of strategic IT investment projects across Banking and Markets.
- Collaborate 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.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 10 years' experience as a Project Manager delivering IT projects/programmes.
- Strong understanding of financial market products and experience managing Front Office initiatives.
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Salary (Rate): £750.0 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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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