Financial Technology Programme & Project Manager

Accenture; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking a Financial Technology Programme & Project Manager in Manchester. This role involves overseeing client project delivery, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring adherence to project management best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services and recognized project management certifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a car allowance and extensive vacation.

Benefits

Car Allowance

30 Days Vacation

Private Medical Insurance

Additional Leave for Charitable Work

Bonus and Equity Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in advisory, technical, operational, or leadership roles in Financial Services.
• Recognized Project Management certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of client projects.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and implement risk management strategies.

Skills

Financial Services

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

PMP Certification

CSM Certification

ITIL Foundation

Job description

Job Role: Financial Technology Programme & Project Manager

Location: Manchester (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)

Career Level: Level 8 (Associate Manager)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

Company Background

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 650,000+ people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Accenture offers an environment that allows you to learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that fosters shared success, innovative thinking, and boundaryless opportunities to drive your career forward.

As a team:

• Accountable for delivering services across several key clients, including senior stakeholder management, project planning, release scoping, change management, monitoring & tracking progress, and supporting the live proving of changes.
• Ensure early identification of successful delivery and mitigation of risks, supporting project managers across multiple business segments and customer channels.
• Participate actively in Team/Regional Portfolio Planning sessions to drive the roadmap of changes with both business and technology stakeholders.
• Manage change across the software development lifecycle, including risk, governance, compliance, and control issues, ensuring team adherence to responsibilities.

As a Technology Programme & Project Manager you will:

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of client projects, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and high standards.
• Facilitate communication between clients, external vendors, and Accenture teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Implement risk management strategies, identifying potential risks/issues, and developing mitigation plans.
• Possess knowledge of leading solutions in Payments, Originations, Servicing, Decisioning, Fraud, Collections & Recoveries, Finance, and Risk Management.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure project deliverables meet client needs and project charter.
• Manage junior resources, allocating team members based on skills and experience.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems to meet quality standards.
• Proactively incorporate improvements into future project and client delivery processes.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Experience working in Financial Services in advisory, technical, operational, or leadership roles is essential
• Recognized Project Management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, CSM, or ITIL Foundation.
• Experience with agile methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Proactive problem-solving skills to address issues impacting project timelines, costs, or quality.
• Ability to communicate complex technical details clearly to stakeholders.
• Utilize automation tools to optimize change cycle processes.
• Understanding of technical system interactions from Mainframe to Cloud.
• Experience managing the entire change lifecycle, including budgeting and resource management.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary, car allowance, extensive benefits including up to 30 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable work. Senior roles may include bonus and equity awards.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/02/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are found.

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