Clinical Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

DeepLightAI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, withparticular depthin financial services and banking. Our team combines deepexpertisein data science, statisticalmodeling, AI / ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.

The Core Project Manageris responsible foroverseeing core banking projectsfrominceptionto deployment.

The roleis responsible forthe full lifecycle of the project, usinghybrid methodologies, and must ensure delivery is aligned with strategic business goals of the organisation. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to deliverhigh-impacttransformation projectsTherole combines strong technical understanding with exceptional project management skills and business acumen and requires deep domain and technical awareness to successfully navigate the system'scomplexity..The Core banking PM role iscenteredon managing the implementation, transformation, or upgrade of the bank's central IT systems, whicharecritical to all operations.

As the Core Banking Project Manager, your responsibilitieswill include;

• Developing and managing comprehensive project plans, defining scope,objectives, deliverables, and milestones. This includes setting deadlines, managing the budget, and ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Proactivelyidentifyingpotential risks and issues (RAID - Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) specific to the banking domain (e.g., data loss, security breaches, compliance failure) and prepare detailed mitigation strategies.
• Managing communication and expectations across a diverse, complex stakeholder group, including :
• Executive Sponsors and Bank Management
• Business Analysts and End Users
• IT Teams, Architects, and Technical Leads
• External Vendors
• Monitoring and reporting project status, risks, and performance metrics to management. Ensure comprehensive documentation ismaintainedfor auditability and governance.
• Regulatory Compliance : ensuring the project design and implementation (including data integrity, security, and process flows) adhere strictly to local and international financial regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, FATCA, Basel III).
• Coordinating the complex process of data migration, ensuring data integrity and zero information loss during the transition.
• Establish clear migration pathways and contingency plans to prevent service disruptions.
• Manage the interfaces and system integration with surrounding applications (e.g., wealth management, loan systems, digital channels).
• Manage the relationship and contracts with the Core Banking System vendor, tracking their tasks, deliverables, and commitment to the project's success.
• An understanding of the banking IT world, system design, databases (SQL), and API management (REST, SOAP) to effectively liaise with technical leads and investigate system logs or queries when necessary.

As the Core Banking Project Manager, we need you to be;

• Proficientin project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, PMP, or PRINCE II.
• Significant demonstrable experience working within financial services

As well as having;

• Experience managing large teams through Change.
• Experience preventing data mapping errors andmaintainingdata quality across historical and customer data.
• Significant demonstrable experience managing and controlling changes to the project's scope, as mid-project changes can severelyimpactbudget and timelines.
• Strong leadership to guide cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, Operations, Business) and clear, frequent communication to senior stakeholders.
• A solid knowledge of banking products, processes, and the strategic rationale for the core banking change.
• The ability toidentifybottlenecks, troubleshoot issues in a high-stakes environment, and make quick, informed decisions tomaintainbusiness continuity.
• Knowledge and understanding of how core banking transactions are performed
• Understanding and experience of working within the SDLC framework

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.