Charles River Project Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an experienced Charles River Project Manager in the East Midlands to oversee successful delivery of initiatives related to the Charles River IMS platform. Key responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of project management experience and at least 2 years working specifically on Charles River projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• At least 2+ years working on Charles River IMS projects.
• Proficient in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of projects related to Charles River IMS.
• Monitor and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure project deliverables align with business goals.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, IT, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Reference: Vrg_2425_081

Job title: Charles River Project Manager

We are looking for a skilled Charles River Project Manager for a future role to oversee the successful delivery of initiatives involving the Charles River Investment Management Solution (IMS) platform. This role will focus on managing projects related to the Order Management System (OMS), Performance & Attribution, Trading Solutions, and Data Integration components of CRIMS.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the full lifecycle of projects related to Charles River IMS, ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.
Oversee projects spanning Charles River OMS, Performance & Attribution, Trading Solutions, and Data Integration initiatives.
Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, compliance officers, IT teams, vendors, and Charles River Development (CRD) to define requirements and priorities.
Develop detailed project plans using Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet, track milestones, manage dependencies, and adjust timelines as needed.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
Coordinate data integration efforts with upstream/downstream systems and external vendors, ensuring seamless connectivity to market data, custodians, and internal platforms.
Monitor and mitigate project risks, issues, and scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain and communicate clear documentation including status reports, risk logs, and stakeholder communications.
Ensure that project deliverables align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Assist with testing, training, and go-live readiness for Charles River enhancements and implementations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2+ years working on Charles River IMS projects.
Proven experience managing modules such as Charles River OMS, Trading Solutions, and Performance & Attribution.
Familiarity with Charles River Data Integration concepts and vendor coordination.
Proficient in project management tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
Strong knowledge of investment operations, order execution workflows, and trade lifecycle.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and balancing competing priorities.
PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certification.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall environments.
Familiarity with Charles River APIs, compliance modules, or data warehousing initiatives.
Understanding of financial regulations (e.g., MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and how they relate to trade and compliance systems.
Experience with vendor and third-party service provider coordination.