Global Reconciliations Project Manager

Adecco; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Business Change Project Manager to join a strategic reconciliations programme in Belfast. In this role, you will lead projects within the investment banking sector, manage vendor relationships, and engage with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of programme management experience and strong analytical and communication skills. This contract offers a hybrid working model with a daily rate of £650 - £750.

Benefits

Inclusive recruitment process

Support for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in programme management or as a Senior PMO Lead.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis procedures and concepts.
• Proven analytical, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with JIRA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programmes within the Investment Banking domain.
• Oversee the PMO function across multiple work-streams.
• Manage vendor relationships to meet expectations.
• Engage in stakeholder management and ensure accurate project tracking.
• Deliver end-to-end project management focusing on communication.
• Utilise metrics dashboards to analyse data and report on progress.
• Elicit requirements and derive test cases for enhancements.
• Generate reports identifying potential issues and solutions.
• Assess risks and business implications of technology applications.
• Communicate complex information clearly and logically.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Business analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Experience with JIRA

Tools

Qlik Sense

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Global Reconciliations Business Change Project Manager
Contract Length: 8 months initially
Daily Rate: £650 - £750 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Hybrid working - 3 days pw in Belfast and 2 days remote working

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Business Change Project Manager to join their strategic reconciliations programme. This key position is integral to the development, delivery, and execution of the Central programme Management Office (PMO), overseeing key work-stream outcomes and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programmes within the Investment Banking domain, specifically focusing on Capital Markets and Securities Services, with a strong emphasis on reconciliations.
• Oversee the PMO function across multiple work-streams within a large-scale programme.
• Effectively manage vendor relationships to ensure deliverables meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations.
• Engage in stakeholder management, ensuring accurate project tracking, coordination across teams, and timely escalation of issues.
• Deliver end-to-end project management, with a focus on communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Utilise metrics dashboards (Qlik Sense, Tableau) to analyse data and report on project progress.
• Elicit requirements from business clients, document findings, and derive test cases for enhancements.
• Establish scope and parameters for systems analysis to define outcome criteria and measurable actions.
• Generate and compile reports, identifying potential issues and solutions.
• Assess risks and consider the business implications of technology applications in the current environment.
• Communicate complex information clearly and logically, facilitating collaboration between business units and IT.
• Work independently with limited supervision, exercising sound judgement and autonomy.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and team members.

Required Qualifications

• Over 4 years of relevant experience in programme management or as a Senior PMO Lead.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis procedures and concepts, along with a basic understanding of other technical areas.
• Proven analytical, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, consistently demonstrating clarity and conciseness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating a methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Experience with JIRA is a plus.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and results-driven Project Manager with a passion for driving business change and a strong background in investment banking, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Join our client in making a significant impact in the financial services industry. Your expertise can help shape the future of their strategic initiatives!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you