Cloud Project Manager

HSBC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Cloud Project Manager to lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud technologies, project management skills, and a firm understanding of Agile methodologies. This role focuses on optimizing financial resources while ensuring that cloud projects align with business objectives. Opportunities for innovation and collaboration across teams are emphasized, contributing to operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid background in IT Agile/DevOps and cloud development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and optimize cloud-based solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud projects.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Data analysis and visualization

Agile/DevOps methodologies

Communication skills

Python

Education

Cloud Architect certification or relevant certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Cloud Project Manager

The purpose of the Cloud Project Manager role is to lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of cloud initiatives within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) sector. This position is critical in ensuring that cloud projects align with business objectives, optimize financial resources, and implement effective risk and control measures.

The Cloud Project Manager will facilitate collaboration across teams, drive innovation, and ensure successful adoption of cloud technologies, ultimately enhancing the organization's operational efficiency and competitive edge in a dynamic market.

In this role you will:

• Develop and execute project plans that outline objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions, ensuring they meet technical specifications and business requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cloud projects, implementing effective controls to safeguard project outcomes and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensuring teams operating in the cloud conform to the HSBC governance process. Identifying areas where teams are in violation of the governance process and guiding them through the process of fixing their violations.
• Analysing the costs and usage of the cloud and producing reports using SQL and reporting tools to highlight areas of concern and present results of analysis to cloud teams to guide them through improvements.

Essential Skills/Competencies:

• Strong experience in Cloud technologies, ideally with certification as a Cloud Architect or other relevant cloud certification.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid background in IT Agile/DevOps, preferably with experience using cloud development tools and Python and a good understanding of infrastructure management and application design.
• Strong knowledge and experience of delivering Cloud computing projects with exposure to Agile methodologies and other methodologies like Kanban.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills across business and IT, assisting in continuous improvement and in enhancing project team methodology and performance within Global teams across multiple time zones.

This role can be based in Sheffield

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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