Senior Project Manager

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex change initiatives from mobilisation through to implementation and benefits realisation aligned to the agreed Change Framework.

Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules and delivery roadmaps.

Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget, timescales and quality parameters.

Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial controls.

Oversee project governance activities including steering committees, working groups and executive reporting.

Drive delivery through effective management of dependencies, assumptions, risks and issues.

Provide clear reporting and management information to support informed decision-making.

Ensure project controls are implemented and operating effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Build strong relationships with Executive Sponsors, senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Influence decision-making and secure stakeholder commitment to project outcomes.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across business, technology and third-party suppliers.

Manage and resolve escalations while maintaining stakeholder confidence.

Promote best practice, knowledge sharing and lessons learned across the change community.

Maintain consistent reporting across workstreams using standard templates and cadence Provide updates to Portfolio Leads and change governance forums and escalate key risks/issues

Ensure alignment with central PMO standards, controls, and delivery assurance

Establishing teams, in consultation with other parts of the organisation, to ensure the efficient delivery of projects (such teams to be either real or virtual)

Responsibility for the efficient running of these teams by setting project objectives and working within a matrix management environment.

Responsibility for the day-to-day task management of Business and Operational Analysts assigned to projects.

Extensive experience (7+ years) of delivering complex change initiatives within Financial Services.

Sound understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance in a financial services context

Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and controls.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, including Executive and C-suite engagement.

Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Strong financial acumen, including budget management and business case development

Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.

Ability to influence without direct authority.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience working with outsourced service providers and technology partners.

Good IT skills including all elements of Microsoft Office

PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent qualification.

Strong leadership to provide clear direction, creating accountability and developing high-performing teams.

Strategic thinking and understands organisational objectives, aligning delivery activity to strategic outcomes.

Builds credibility and gains commitment from senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Resilience and adaptability in a highly regulated, deadline-driven environment

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Commitment to high standards of governance and client outcomes

Drives projects to successful outcomes whilst balancing risk, quality, time and cost.

Delivers clear, concise and impactful communication tailored to different audiences.

Challenges existing approaches and drives improvements to processes, frameworks and ways of working.

Ability to flex time management responsibilities and stay calm under pressure.

Self-motivated and able to act on own initiative