Banking IT Project Lead: Delivery & Stakeholder Alignment

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Birmingham is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive high-impact IT initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess banking or financial services IT project experience and be capable of leading meetings and influencing outcomes. This role involves managing projects, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and experience with tools like Azure DevOps are essential. Enjoy a highly collaborative culture with onsite work opportunities.

Benefits

Highly collaborative, relationship-driven culture

Onsite environment with direct access to decision-makers

Opportunity to modernize and strengthen IT processes

Work that supports regulated, mission-critical systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical projects within banking or financial services.
• Strong leadership skills for managing and influencing diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure and project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical projects aligned to strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and documentation.
• Coordinate IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Track risks, issues, and action items while driving resolution.
• Communicate progress clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with quality.
• Recommend process improvements using industry best practices.

Skills

Banking or financial services IT project experience

Ability to diplomatically lead meetings and influence outcomes

Strong understanding of IT infrastructure concepts

Tools

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Jack Henry systems

Job description

A financial services organization in Birmingham is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive high-impact IT initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess banking or financial services IT project experience and be capable of leading meetings and influencing outcomes. This role involves managing projects, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and experience with tools like Azure DevOps are essential. Enjoy a highly collaborative culture with onsite work opportunities.