Assistant Vice President, Project Manager - Data Portfolio

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MUFG, a global financial group, seeks an Assistant Vice President Project Manager for its Data Portfolio. You will plan, direct and govern IT and non-IT projects, ensuring robust governance, agile risk management, and high-quality outcomes across the EMEA region and beyond.

You will engage stakeholders, mentor junior PMs, and contribute to portfolio strategy with a focus on delivering on time and within budget, while navigating regulatory and bank-wide processes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multi-project portfolios within banking/financial institutions.
• Experience delivering data transformation and regulatory projects with governance.
• Expertise in SDLC/PDLC using waterfall and agile approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and govern multiple projects within the Data portfolio, ensuring upfront planning and governance.
• Engage stakeholders across IT and business to maximise project benefits and alignment.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to portfolio strategy and reporting.
• Provide change management guidance and resolve conflicts to mitigate risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Change management

Project planning

Risk management

SDLC/PDLC

Budget management

Vendor management

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

MUFG, one of the world's leading financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years and a global presence in more than 40 countries, is seeking an Assistant Vice President Project Manager for their Data Portfolio. This pivotal role sits within the IT Planning, Reporting and Administration department, specifically in the Project Promotion team, and offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of EMEA and global project delivery. As part of MUFG's commitment to excellence, you will be entrusted with planning, directing, and governing multiple projects across both IT and non-IT domains, ensuring rigorous governance, agile risk management, and quality outcomes. You will benefit from working in a highly supportive environment that values collaboration, transparency, and professional growth. The organisation's dedication to nurturing talent means you will have access to mentoring opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to contribute to strategic initiatives that shape the future of banking technology.

• Join a globally renowned financial institution with a strong legacy and extensive international network, offering unparalleled exposure to complex data transformation and regulatory projects.
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace where your interpersonal skills are valued; you will engage with diverse teams across departments and mentor junior project managers while contributing to portfolio strategy.
• Benefit from robust governance frameworks, clear reporting structures, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive leadership environment focused on delivering meaningful outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, direct, and govern multiple projects within the Data portfolio by ensuring comprehensive upfront planning, agile risk management strategies, and adherence to rigorous governance standards for quality outcomes.
• Scope each project individually – whether IT or non-IT related – and develop detailed delivery plans that align with organisational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Engage all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, influencing business decisions where appropriate to maximise project benefits and foster consensus.
• Establish effective project governance using prescribed frameworks; ensure timely escalation of issues into the Data portfolio committee as needed.
• Create baseline plans for each project including scope, timeline, budget, and outcomes; oversee delivery against these baselines while managing change controls without breaching approved parameters.
• Provide expert change management guidance to resolve conflicts, mitigate risks associated with change, and advise business units on key decisions.
• Structure project plans with meaningful milestones that support regular reporting; deliver transparent updates to all stakeholders ensuring information remains current and accessible.
• Mentor junior project managers by promoting team contribution through regular quality data updates related to ongoing projects.
• Support portfolio/program managers in executing portfolio strategy by providing input into required reporting forums and collaborating with functional or business stakeholders for clear deliverables.
• Generate accurate point-in-time reports using golden source tools such as General Ledger and PPM systems for all stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience managing full lifecycle projects within financial institutions – delivering outcomes on time and within budget while adhering to minimum quality standards defined by policy.
• Proven track record in investment budget management including accurate forecasting of cost categories (capital vs expense), budget change control at individual project level, and insight into controlling costs before approval.
• Expertise in agreeing investment project allocations across stakeholders – ensuring costs are factored into departmental business plans and resources are attested for timely delivery.
• Subject matter expertise in project management – handling multiple unrelated projects simultaneously while resolving delays or conflicts through effective change risk mitigation.
• Experience designing and delivering programme governance – regularly maintaining committee terms of reference, minute taking/management, reviewing/challenging RAID logs at both project/portfolio levels.
• Strong document management skills – structuring artefacts consistently for ease of reference by second/third line defence or Central PMO; ensuring clean closure of programmes/projects with risk acceptance or resolution.
• Comprehensive understanding of banking regulations (preferred) alongside knowledge of financial products/front-to-back processes; proven ability negotiating contracts with vendors/consultants.
• Coaching/mentoring abilities coupled with leadership skills; adept at building relationships across diverse skill sets within large organisations.
• Expertise delivering through full project lifecycle SDLC/PDLC using both waterfall/agile approaches; excellent communication skills adaptable across all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project/Microsoft Office suite plus other project management tools; strong numerical skills underpinning attention to detail.

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

MUFG stands out as a global leader in financial services thanks to its longstanding reputation for integrity, innovation, and commitment to client success. With headquarters in Tokyo and operations spanning more than 40 countries worldwide – including a significant presence in London – the organisation offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure and professional advancement. MUFG's inclusive culture fosters collaboration among talented professionals from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for delivering exceptional results. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so you can continually develop new skills relevant to evolving industry demands. Supportive leadership ensures that every team member feels valued while contributing meaningfully towards strategic goals. Working here means being part of an organisation that prioritises transparency in communication/reporting processes alongside robust governance frameworks designed for sustainable growth. Whether engaging with senior executives or mentoring junior colleagues, you'll find yourself empowered by generous resources dedicated towards personal development as well as collective achievement within a dynamic yet considerate environment.

We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.