Project Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Levy Search on Linkedin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: A client is seeking a Project Manager for an initial 6-month contract in London, requiring a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office. The role involves managing project plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring effective delivery while collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management within financial services, particularly in Agile environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage project plans, RAID logs, and status reporting to the PMO.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project resources effectively.
- Handle scope changes, risks, and issues with clear escalation paths.
- Support UAT, contribute to design/build phases, and ensure smooth delivery.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to drive technology change.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years in project management within financial services, ideally with Agile experience.
- Strong background working with Jira.
- Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, back-office processes, and reference data.
- Confident managing budgets >£500k and working in complex transformation environments.
- Skilled in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint; excellent written and verbal communication.
- Prince2, PMI, or AgilePM certified.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other