Programme Manager, Video Conferencing, Financial Services
Posted 1 day ago by Experis UK
£130,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Programme Manager role focuses on leading the migration of video conferencing systems from on-premises to a cloud-based solution within the financial services sector. The position requires a seasoned professional with experience in managing large-scale collaboration technology projects, particularly in compliance-heavy environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, along with a deep understanding of cloud migration challenges. This is a hybrid position based in London, offering a competitive salary and benefits for a contract duration of 12-18 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the transition of video conferencing systems to a cloud-based solution.
- Conduct site surveys and develop migration plans.
- Oversee implementation and post-implementation support.
- Manage multiple workstreams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the project.
- Utilize project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in financial services, particularly with compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Strong background in delivering large-scale collaboration or video technology projects.
- Experience in navigating complex, cross-functional teams globally.
- Familiarity with collaboration technologies like Quadcam, CUCM, TMS, CMS, Expressway, and Webex.
- Understanding of networking concepts relevant to video conferencing.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Strong relationship-building and leadership skills.
Salary (Rate): £130,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Programme Manager – Global Video Conferencing Migration
Location: London (Hybrid onsite flexibility required)
Up to £130k + Benefits
12-18 Months contract
Mix onsite and remote
Project Overview
The primary objective is to transition all video conferencing systems from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-based solution. The scope includes site surveys, migration planning, and implementation. We are seeking a seasoned Programme Manager with a background in financial services who has led video conferencing or collaboration technology programmes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud migration challenges and be adept at navigating complex compliance environments. Strong organisational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities are essential. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving technological transformation in a global financial setting, we invite you to apply.
Must-Have Experience:
- Financial Services Expertise: Proven experience working with financial institutions, particularly in environments with stringent compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Project/Programme Delivery: Strong background in delivering large-scale collaboration or video technology projects, with a focus on migration and implementation.
- Global, Matrixed Environments: Experience navigating complex, cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and departments.
- Technical Knowledge: Collaboration Technologies: Familiarity with systems such as Quadcam, CUCM, TMS, CMS, Expressway, and Webex.
- Networking Terminology: Understanding of networking concepts relevant to video conferencing systems.
- Migration Oversight: Experience in overseeing large-scale technology migrations, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support.
- Tools & Methodologies: Project Management Tools: Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and other ticketing systems.
- Stakeholder Management: Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including Real Estate, Security, Technology, and external partners.
- Soft Skills: Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, partners, and clients, particularly in high-touch, compliance-focused environments.
- Leadership: Capable of leading cross-organizational teams, driving alignment, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.