Cloud Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Cloud Project Manager to oversee cloud initiatives in the Corporate and Investment Banking sector. The role involves developing project plans, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have expertise in cloud technologies and strong project management skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans outlining objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement cloud solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud projects.

Skills

Cloud Technologies Expertise

Data Analysis and Visualization

IT Agile/DevOps Background

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Team-working Skills

Project Management

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, 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.

Purpose of the job:

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, optimise 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.

Responsible For:

• 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 optimise cloud‑based solutions, ensuring they meet technical specifications and business requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cloud, implementing effective controls to safeguard project outcomes and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Oversee the financial aspects of cloud projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies that facilitate the adoption of cloud technologies across the organization, ensuring best practices are followed.
• 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

• Cloud Technologies Expertise: Strong experience in cloud technologies, ideally with certification as a Cloud Architect or other relevant cloud certification.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Proficiency in data analysis and visualization, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• IT Agile/DevOps Background: 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.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills across business and IT, assisting in continuous improvement and enhancing project team methodology and performance.
• Team‑working Skills: Strong team‑working skills, with experience working in global teams across multiple time zones.
• Project Management: Strong knowledge and experience of delivering Cloud computing projects with exposure to Agile methodologies and other methodologies like Kanban.

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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