IT Infrastructure Project Managers (AVP and VP level)

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in London is looking for an Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee critical IT Infrastructure projects. You will engage with senior stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of technology initiatives. Candidates must have a proven track record in IT project delivery within the banking sector. The role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days of remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of successful end‑to‑end IT Infrastructure project delivery in global environments.
• Experience delivering multiple large‑scale projects in areas such as cloud, data centre, networking, end‑user technology, or security.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of critical technology change initiatives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, aligned to technology strategy.

Skills

Successful IT Infrastructure project delivery

Large-scale project delivery

Engagement with senior stakeholders

Job description

Infrastructure Project Manager

AVP (70k‑80k) / VP (90k‑110k)
Hybrid: 3 days per week in London, 2 days WFH

Our client, a leading international bank with an established London presence, is seeking multiple Programme Managers / Project Managers (AVP and VP level) with extensive experience in IT Infrastructure project delivery within the banking sector.

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful end‑to‑end delivery of critical technology change initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to the bank's global technology strategy.

Typical Project Areas

• Core banking infrastructure upgrades - hardware modernisation, system resilience and disaster recovery projects.
• Data centre migrations and hybrid cloud transitions (AWS, Azure, private cloud).
• End User Computing refresh programmes – Windows 10/11 upgrades, VDI rollouts, Office 365/M365 migrations.
• Network & security upgrades – WAN/LAN refresh, SD‑WAN, firewall/security infrastructure enhancements.
• Cybersecurity initiatives – IAM (Identity and Access Management), SIEM integration, encryption, vulnerability management.
• Infrastructure for regulatory change programmes (e.g. Basel III, MiFID II support).
• DevOps enablement projects – CI/CD pipelines, tooling standardisation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong track record of successful end‑to‑end IT Infrastructure project delivery in global environments.
• Experience delivering multiple large‑scale projects in areas such as cloud, data centre, networking, end‑user technology, or security.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and global programme structures within banking.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Banking / Financial services sector experience is highly desired.