For a client in the banking industry, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager. The PM in this position is responsible for the implementation and overall success of the a number of strategic projects for technology-based securities services programs,
delivering sustainable high-value business results. The candidate must have relevant knowledge and business and technology information to make informed decisions and ensure a collaborative approach is adopted.
what we offer
- B2B contract for 12 months
- Our team is made up of people from all over the world, so in order for our communication to be fluent, we all speak English on a daily basis.
- Working in a hybrid model
- Flexible work environment
- Becoming part of a dynamic and passionate team
your tasks
- Lead the programme delivery team from technology and management of stakeholders across
- Technology, Operations &; Product
- Assume responsibility for all technology components of the development and implementation of strategic / complex projects
- Develop detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports
- Set guidelines for appropriate staffing requirements to meet operational needs
- Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, financial planning and control of programme, and take accountability for delivery outcomes.
- Implement effective programme governance and delivery processes
- Proactively identify and manage / mitigate risks and issues within the programme, and where appropriate escalate to senior management for resolution
- Understand and monitor expectations of the programme sponsors and key stakeholders
- Ensure sponsors and stakeholders are fully engaged and receive the appropriate level of
- information in a timely and consistent manner, in line with SST standards
- Provide transparent and tight control of the programme budget and financial cycle, including
- ensuring adherence to agreed financial targets
- Develop and demonstrate knowledge of the technology ecosystem and business architecture
- Look for ways to improve and promote quality through demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness
what we expect
- 10-15 years of experience in complex project and program management in a technology organization
- Experience in financial and budget management
- Excellent knowledge of project management techniques
- Drive to achieve assigned project goals
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Exceptional communication, influencing and engagement skills
- Primarily customer-focused approach
- Development mindset sharing practices and knowledge for the benefit of others
- Ability to solve complex challenges and high ability to remove barriers,
- Understanding of internal and external organizational structures, dynamics and trade-offs
- Data analysis and KPI management
- Experience in crisis and risk management.
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