Project Manager - Business Analyst - PM BA

Summary: The role of Project Manager/Business Analyst involves overseeing the successful delivery of projects within the banking and financial services sector, utilizing both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The candidate will be responsible for managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A strong background in digital platforms and project management tools is essential for driving positive change and delivering results. This position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office in Central London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank's project management policy and framework.
• Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank's project management framework.
• Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases.
• Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states.
• Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions.
• Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters.
• Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise.
• Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals.
• Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements.
• Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications.

Key Skills:

• Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project.
• Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams.
• Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change.
• Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies.
• Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation.
• Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations.
• Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set.
• 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office and related back-office functions.
• 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects.
• Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp and the overall Microsoft Office suite.
• Professional certifications in Business Analysis and Project Management are desirable.

Salary (Rate): 90000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other